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Workplace Essential Skills (WES) Program

Department of Post‑Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) · New Brunswick

Funding amount
Free training courses for adults and apprentices
Application difficulty
Medium
How to apply
Online
📋 About this program
Provides customized training to improve essential workplace skills for adults and apprentices. Courses are offered free of charge, tailored to the specific tasks of participants’ current or desired occupations, and can help apprentices prepare for certification exams.
Who qualifies
Adults 18 years or older with below functional level skills in essential skills; open to employed or unemployed individuals and apprentices; employers experiencing skilled labour shortages may participate.
Eligible uses
HiringTraining
🚀 How to apply
  1. Check your eligibility — Review the requirements above, or use FundNavigator's free AI matcher to confirm this program is a fit for your business before spending time on the application.
  2. Prepare your documents — Most programs require business registration documents, recent financial statements, and a description of how you'll use the funds.
  3. Submit your applicationApply at the official portal →
💡 Tips & notes
Program addresses skill gaps and supports recruitment and retention; training is customized and delivered on site when needed.https://www.pcd-cpmph.ca/dept-of-post-secondary-education-training-and-labour/#:~:text=Workplace%20Essential%20Skills%20Program%20