Job Creation Partnerships

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Funding for the JCP Program is provided by the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement. 

Program open for projects that support wildfire-impacted areas.

The Job Creation Partnerships (JCP) program helps community projects that are not-for-profit. These projects give people who are Employment Insurance (EI) eligible, a chance to gain work experience and improve their job prospects. The projects should benefit both the participants and the community. The main goal of the JCP program is to help people who need work experience to find long-term jobs. 

Eligibility Criteria 

For Organizations: 

  • Projects must be community-based and not-for-profit. 
  • Sponsors can be businesses, government bodies, organizations, individuals, municipal governments, tribal councils, public health institutions, or educational institutions. 
  • Sponsors must: 
    • Be incorporated or a sole proprietor. 
    • Have a Canada Revenue Agency business number. 
    • Be in good standing with the Registry of Companies and Deeds. 
    • Have an office in Newfoundland and Labrador. 
  • Additional criteria may apply. 
  • Check the Program Guidelines for more details. 

 For Individuals: 

  • Must live in the province. 
  • Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who can legally work in Canada. 
  • Must meet the definition of EI eligible. 
  • Must be approved by the department under Section 25 of the Employment Insurance Act. 
  • Must have an employment plan that shows the JCP work experience supports a reasonable job goal. 

 Application Deadlines 

  • Apply by June 15, 2025. 
  • Complete applications must be received at least 25 business days before the project starts to avoid delays. 
  • Incomplete applications will cause delays. 

 Application Process 

Please review the Program Guidelines before submitting your application. 

  • If you are not already registered with LaMPSS, you must be set up as a government vendor to receive payments. Please start by registering here: Employer Registration 
  • After registering, please allow 7-10 business days for processing. 
  • You will then receive a LaMPSS username and password via email. 
  • Check your email regularly, including your junk mail. Once you have your login details, you can access the LaMPSS system and complete your application. 

 Forgotten Password 

If you already have an account but forget your password, you can reset it by: 

  1. Clicking on “Forgot Password” 
  2. Entering your Organization ID and User ID 
  3. Submitting the form to receive a new password via email 

 If you can’t reset your password, please email extorghelp@gov.nl.ca or call 1-844-252-6777 during business hours. 

If you have not signed into the system for more than 6 months, contact LaMPSS support and request that they change your password. 

Submit Your Application 

  • Complete and submit your Online Application in LaMPSS. 
  • On your User homepage navigate to the “Apply for Funding” and click on programs and Services.
  • Click on the blue Apply button for the desired program.
  • You can check your application status by logging into LaMPSS. 

 Decision-Making Process 

Applications 

  • Day 1: The department receives and assigns your complete application for assessment. 

Assessment 

  • Day 1-15: The department reviews your application to ensure it meets program eligibility and budget availability. Recommendations are made to the approver. 

Approval 

  • Day 15-25: The approver reviews the assessment and makes a final decision. You’ll be notified once approval is granted or denied. 

Forms 

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