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There are a variety of options for residents who are looking to gain transferable skills and further their education, including those that fall under the following categories:
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- Support for Summer Science/Math/Environmental Camps
- Youth up to the age of 29 are eligible to apply
- Must be a resident of Brockton, however, the camp does not have to be in Brockton.
- Youth are eligible to receive 50% off the camp registration fee up to a maximum of $100 per person, per calendar year.
- Pre-approval of your application is required.
- Proof of registration is required.
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Support for Continuing Skills Development
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- Support for general skills development and continuing education.
- Applicants must be a resident of the Municipality of Brockton.
- 50% of the registration fee to be refunded up to a maximum of $1,000 and may include required course materials. For example, text books, tools, etc. Applicants can apply more than once, for more than one course, not to exceed the $1,000 maximum funding.
- Course options may include as example: Project Management, computer literacy and skills, customer service, bookkeeping, and Water courses from WCWC.
- Pre-approval of your application is required.
- Proof that you have completed the program will be required to receive the funding.
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Support for Workplace Training
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- Support for workplace training courses.
- Applicants must be a business in the Municipality of Brockton.
- Participants are eligible for 50% of the registration fee up to a maximum of $500 per employee, per year.
- Training courses must be relevant to the applicant’s workplace and may include health and safety, first aid, customer service, etc.
- Pre-approval of your application is required.
- Proof that the employee has completed the program will be required
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Support for Youth Enrichment
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- Opportunities for funding to assist in providing workshops and learning experiences based on business startup, science, math, environment, including water initiatives and trades to students in Brockton.
- Program or initiative must be able to primarily benefit Brockton students and neighbouring students within the same school or program.
- Examples of programs/initiatives that may be approved include, but are not limited to support for:
- transportation to Ontario Skills Competition or similar events
- environmental tool kits or similar initiatives (eg. Growing, composting kits, etc.)
- science/math/environment and skilled trades workshops and learning events in the schools/or organizations
- School sports, school affiliated sports clubs/activities
- Stem resources
- Maximum funding of up to $2,500 per school per calendar year.
- Program or initiative must be pre-approved for prior to receiving funding.
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Support for Youth Robotics Teams or Associated Classes
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- Opportunities for funding to assist elementary schools in Brockton with materials needed for a robotics team or associated classes.
- Program and materials must be able to benefit a robotics team or associated classes specifically for the elementary school aged participants.
- Maximum funding of $1,000 per calendar year, per robotics team or associated classes for each school to cover the ongoing annual costs.
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Support for Environmental Projects through Youth Funding
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- Funding a salary up to a maximum of $5,000 to hire a youth summer student or summer intern with an interest in the environment and environmental initiatives, including those related to food, water or ecosystem sustainability. The funding is based on the calendar year.
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As there are limited funds available, the applications are dependent on funding received for the program. A full list of program parameters can be downloaded here: Program Parameters.
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