Emploi-Québec grants for employee training
Québec employers can reduce the cost of training their staff through programs offered by Services Québec, still widely known as Emploi-Québec. The Workforce Training Measure (MFOR) supports employee training, while the Concertation pour l'emploi (CPE) program covers part of the cost of coaching for managers. Companies with a payroll above $2 million must also invest 1% of it in training, and Afi U. courses can count toward that amount. We help organizations choose the program that suits them and put their application together.
Training funding programs
| MFOR | Up to 40% of training costs reimbursed. The rate rises to 65% when training supports the adoption of new technology or involves IT. |
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| CPE | Up to 50% of management coaching fees. This rate can reach 75% for projects tied to a digital transformation. |
What Emploi-Québec grants are available for employee training?
In Québec, the Workforce Training Measure (MFOR) reimburses up to 40% of eligible training costs, and up to 65% when training is made necessary by new technology or involves information technology. The government's contribution generally does not exceed $100,000 per agreement. For manager development, the Concertation pour l'emploi (CPE) program usually covers up to 50% of an individual coaching process. Both programs give priority to businesses with 6 to 99 employees, and applications go through the regional Services Québec office.
Employers whose payroll exceeds $2 million must also invest at least 1% of it in developing their employees' skills. No prior application is required: the company reports its eligible expenses to Revenu Québec.
Which program fits your situation?
Each program meets a specific need, and the simplest place to start is your organization's situation.
You want to develop your employees' skills.
The MFOR funds management training, transferable skills development and training related to new technology.
You want to support your managers in their role.
The CPE funds individual management coaching, which can be combined with group activities.
Your payroll exceeds $2 million.
Courses taken at Afi U. can count toward your mandatory training investment.
Workforce Training Measure (MFOR) from Emploi-Québec
The Workforce Training Measure is Services Québec's main program for supporting the training of people already in the workforce. It reimburses up to 40% of eligible training costs. The rate rises to 65% when training follows the introduction of new equipment or technology aimed at improving productivity, as well as for information technology, the community sector and projects tied to Québec's Plan for a Green Economy. Priority goes to businesses with 6 to 99 employees, although smaller and larger companies can also receive support.
At a glance
| Funding | Up to 40% of eligible costs (65% for new technology and IT), generally up to $100,000 per agreement |
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| Priority | Businesses with 6 to 99 employees |
| Agreement length | Generally one year, with a possible extension up to three years |
| How to apply | Through your regional Services Québec office, before training begins |
Eligible organizations
Private businesses, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, self-employed workers and groups of businesses. Organizations must have a Québec enterprise number (NEQ).
Eligible activities
- Management trainings
- Essentiel skills trainings
- Training related to new equipment or technology
- Vocational and technical training
Training can take place in class, online or in a blended format.
Eligible expenses
Training needs analysis, developing or adapting content, purchasing training, trainer fees, teaching materials and travel costs related to the training. Wages paid to employees while they are in training are generally not eligible.
Not eligible
Conferences, conventions and seminars, as well as temporary foreign workers since February 1, 2025.
Our management and leadership courses eligible for the MFOR
Several Afi U. courses meet the criteria for management training and transferable skills, including :
The Services Québec advisor confirms eligibility based on the company's training plan.
Concertation pour l'emploi (CPE): management coaching and skills development
The Concertation pour l'emploi program supports organizations that want to improve their human resources management practices. Its Coaching and Management Skills Development component funds personalized support for managers and first-line supervisors, typically 15 to 50 hours spread over three to six months. Funding generally covers up to 50% of eligible costs and can reach 75% for projects that improve productivity as part of a digital transformation.
At a glance
| Funding | Up to 50% of eligible costs, and up to 75% in a digital transformation context |
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| For | Managers and first-line supervisors |
| Priority | Businesses with 6 to 99 employees |
| Agreement length | 12 months, with a possible extension up to three years |
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How Afi U. fits into the CPE
Our coaches work with managers on concrete issues such as communicating with their teams, engaging staff or leading a major change. Individual coaching can be combined with group activities, such as Leader-Coach or Engaging Leadership, as long as individual coaching makes up most of the process. We work with you to prepare the individualized plan that Services Québec requires for each manager.
Eligible expenses
Coaching fees, the coaches' travel costs and the materials needed for the process.
Not eligible
Mentoring, onboarding buddy programs, business coaching, and life or personal development coaching. Coaching must focus mainly on management and human resources.
Act to promote workforce skills development and recognition (the 1% law)
The 1% law requires employers whose payroll exceeds $2 million to invest at least 1% of it in developing their employees' skills. When the investment falls short, the difference is paid into the Workforce Skills Development and Recognition Fund (WSDRF), which then finances training projects managed by the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT).
Afi U. is an accredited training organization (accreditation no. 0051460). Its courses can generally count as eligible expenses, whether they are public sessions or customized training, delivered in class or online. The company simply needs to show how the training relates to its employees' skills development.
| Obligation | Invest at least 1% of payroll in training |
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| Who it applies to | Employers with a payroll above $2 million |
| Prior application | None |
| Reporting | To Revenue Québec |
Eligibility criteria
An eligible course builds knowledge or skills related to the work context and follows a structured approach with specific learning objectives. Online training must have a set duration and be part of a training plan.
Eligible expenses
- The cost of training
- Employee wages during training
- Travel and accommodation costs, according to company policy
- Costs related to needs analysis and developing the training plan
Process
- The employer incurs its training expenses during the year.
- It can check the eligibility of each activity with the CPMT's interactive tool.
- It keeps supporting documents for six years, including invoices, certificates and attendance records.
- It reports its eligible expenses to Revenu Québec.
Is management coaching eligible for a grant?
Yes. The Concertation pour l'emploi program has a full component dedicated to it, which funds individual coaching for managers and supervisors. Coaching can also count toward the 1% law when it follows a structured approach with clear objectives and a direct link to the job. For group courses in management and leadership, the MFOR is usually the better fit.
| MFOR | Group courses in management and leadership |
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| CPE | Individual coaching for managers |
| 1% law | Structured training and coaching |
How Afi U. supports you
Services Québec programs call for a well-prepared application. Our advisors help you put it together, from choosing the program to submitting the request.
1. Choose the right program
An advisor reviews your needs and your organization's situation to identify the most advantageous funding.
2. Build the plan
For the MFOR, we prepare the required training plan with you, specifying the targeted positions, objectives, activities, duration and costs. For the CPE, we write the individualized coaching plan for each manager.
3. Submit the application
You submit your file to your regional Services Québec office, or report your expenses to Revenu Québec in the case of the 1% law. We remain available throughout the process.
Which Afi U. courses are eligible?
Our entire offering can be part of a subsidized training plan or count toward the 1%. The Services Québec advisor confirms the eligibility and rate of each project, and our advisors help you choose courses that meet the criteria.
Subsidized and recognized
Several of our courses also lead to a certification or are recognized by organizations such as the Ordre des CRHA and PMI. They can therefore count toward both your training plan and your continuing education hours.
Frequently asked questions
1. How do I apply for an MFOR grant?
Contact your regional Services Québec office to open a file. A business advisor will review your needs with you, and the financial assistance will then be negotiated based on your training plan. Afi U. can help you prepare that plan.
2. Do I need to apply before training begins?
Yes, for the MFOR and the CPE. The agreement with Services Québec must be signed before activities start. No prior application is needed for the 1% law.
3. Is my company subject to the 1% law?
It is if your payroll exceeds $2 million. The law applies to private businesses, non-profit employers and cooperatives.
4. What expenses does the MFOR cover?
Needs analysis, developing or purchasing training, trainer fees, teaching materials and travel costs related to the training. Wages paid to employees in training are generally not eligible.
5. Is online training eligible?
Yes. The MFOR accepts in-class, remote (live or self-paced) and blended training. For the 1% law, online training must have a set duration and be part of a training plan.
6. Is Afi U. an accredited training organization?
Yes. Afi U. holds accreditation no. 0051460, which allows its courses to count as eligible expenses under the 1% law.
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