Money available for the Community Enhancement Employment Program, applications close July 26th

    Wednesday, 26 June 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Individuals can be employed on a project for up to 470 hours to become eligible for federal Employment Insurance benefits.

    Community Enhancement Employment Program Applications are now open. This program provides funding to eligible project sponsors such as municipalities, Inuit Community Governments, Local Service Districts, community and economic development organizations and other non-profit organizations. Individuals can be employed on a project for up to 470 hours to become eligible for federal Employment Insurance benefits. In 2023-24, the program provided funding for 152 projects, supporting more than 700 workers. The application deadline is Friday, July 26th. 

     

     

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