Take advantage of grants and tax credits to optimize your training and processes with alpha learning!

Did you know that your company could receive financial assistance to improve its training and optimize its internal processes? There are many grant programs available to support business growth and help companies get the most out of their investments in training and process documentation.

Who can benefit?

The available grants and tax credits are designed for private businesses, non-profit organizations (NPOs), cooperatives, self-employed workers, and more, across various industries—including supply chain, manufacturing, and other sectors—who aim to:

• Improve employee training.
• Develop employee skills.
• Create training content.
• Optimize and standardize internal procedures.
• Accelerate growth and innovation.
• Develop modern training tools (videos, interactive guides, LMS, etc.).
• Implement digital transformation strategies and projects.

Eligibility criteria vary by program, but we can help you identify the opportunities that best match your situation.

The 1% law: A lever for skills development

Quebec businesses with an annual payroll exceeding $2 million are required to invest at least 1% of that amount in employee training, in accordance with the 1% Law (Skills Development Act). Beyond being a legal obligation, this investment is a strategic opportunity to enhance team skills and improve organizational performance. To be recognized, the invested amount must be reported to Revenu Québec. This measure aims to encourage skills development and increase business competitiveness in the market.

Source: https://www.revenuquebec.ca/en/businesses/source-deductions-and-employer-contributions/calculating-source-deductions-and-employer-contributions/contribution-to-the-workforce-skills-development-and-recognition-fund/

What types of grants are available?

Several financial assistance programs support training and process optimization in businesses, including:

• Government grants:
  These support employee training and skills development, such as the Quebec Workforce Training Program, which covers various training-related expenses.
• Business support programs:
  Programs like Support for the Development of Strategic Sectors and Regions provide funding for the creation of training content and management tools.
• Industry-specific assistance:
  Initiatives like the Digital Transformation Initiative (OTN) help businesses transition to digital operations, while Desjardins' Fonds C funds innovation, digital transformation, and human resource development.
• Tax credits and additional funding:
  Some programs offer tax credits for technology adaptation or employee training, reducing business costs.
• Grant search tools:
  Platforms such as GoFin, the Government of Canada's business assistance search tool, and the Directory of Municipalities help you identify the best funding opportunities for your needs.

We continuously monitor the best financing options available to help you take full advantage of these opportunities.

Available search tools

To help you identify the grants best suited to your business, here are some useful resources:

• Government of Canada Business Assistance Search Tool #1: Click here
• Government of Canada Business Assistance Search Tool #2 : Click here
• Municipal Directory: : Click here (french only)
• GoFin – Find Your Funding/Grants : Click here
• Tax credits to which a company may be entitled: Click here (french only)

Contact us to learn more!

Would you like to check your eligibility for grants and take advantage of this opportunity? Contact us today for a free consultation!

We’re here to help you take your business to the next level!