Workplace Training for Innovation Pilot Program
http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/workplace_training_program/welcome.htm

Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2011, subject to availability of funding.

The Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development has established a new program initiative, Workplace Training for Innovation Program, through the Strategic Training and Transition Fund.  The program is designed to provide eligible employers with funding for employee training in order to:

Improve productivity
Support the introduction of new technology, machinery/equipment or work processes
Enhance international competitiveness
Introduce innovative training and workplace strategies to increase the long term competiveness of the organization and its workforce.
Both businesses and not-for-profit employers may be eligible to receive funding.  

Eligible employers must be:

Small organizations (less than 50 employees)
In good standing with the BC Corporate Registry
In existence for one year or more
In addition, organizations must certify that they would not undertake the training without financial assistance from the Province. Complete eligibility criteria is contained in the application form and program guidelines.