Training and Skills Development (TSD) program has been introduced in an effort to ensure that case managed individuals, whose employment action plan identifies skill development as being necessary, have access to funding to assist them in achieving their goal.
A participant must have an Employment Action Plan that has been developed with a post-secondary education, training and labour employment counsellor, who will determine eligibility based on program criteria.
Training and skills Development (TSD) selectively provides grants to people who meet the employment insurance (EI) eligibility criteria. The focus of the program is to help clients receive training or educational programs which will allow them to return quickly to work.
a maximum of three consecutive years for a co-operative training program
The level of training and skills development funding is determined by an employment counsellor and may cover a portion of tuition and books as well as other training expenses.
Employment insurance may be eligible to individuals who meet the employment insurance (EI) eligibility criteria. The focus of the program is to help clients receive training or educational programs which will allow them to return quickly to work.
Contact the employment regional office for further information.
Find out more information about the program and its eligibility from the Government of New Brunswick.