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Targeted
Wage Subsidy (TWS) is a federally sponsored employment program
that enables employers to recover up to 60% of new employee
wages when they hire eligible applicants for full-time permanent
positions.
The
program is designed for individuals who are finding it difficult
to find permanent, full-time employment in their chosen occupational
field.
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Services
are provided to clients referred from Employment Assistance
Services offices in:
Visit
your local employment Centre to see if you are eligible
for the Targeted Wage Subsidy Program.
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Targeted
Wage Subsidies provides help to gain on the job training and
valuable work experience.
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Eligible
Participants
- Unemployed
individuals on a current EI Claim, or
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Whose EI benefit period ended within the last 36 months,
or
- Who
are re-entering the labour force within the last 60 months
of a maternity or parental claim.
- Other
criteria may apply
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Employers
–call for more information about the East Kootenay Wage
Subsidy Program in Cranbrook at 489-4180, or toll free 1-877-894-5939.
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Eligible
Employers
- Businesses
- Non-profit
organizations
- Band/tribal
councils, and Public and educational institutions
- Are
willing to provide full time employment
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