Program Overview The Tariff Workforce Stabilization and Youth Employment (TWSYE) Program is a province-wide initiative funded by the province of Manitoba that is designed to support Manitoba employers as they address workforce challenges resulting from tariffs, counter-tariffs, and related economic disruption by supporting the retention of existing talent and the creation of employment opportunities for Manitoba youth. Applications will be opening soon! In the meantime, explore the program details and eligibility requirements. If you have any questions, please contact our team. Manitoba Workforce Stabilization ProgramEmail: wo*******@****************mb.ca Phone: (431) 997-1750 Youth Employment ProgramEmail: yo***@****************mb.ca Phone: (431) 997-1750 Workforce Stabilization Overview Helping tariff-affected employers retain employees during periods of economic uncertainty. Funding Available Up to 50% of eligible wages Maximum $10,000 per employee Up to 24 weeks of support Employer Eligibility Established in Manitoba Operating for at least one year Private sector or eligible non-profit organizations Experiencing tariff-related workforce pressures Employers operating in sectors identified by Manitoba using the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) codes: Steel Industry – NAICS 3311 and 3312 Softwood Lumber Industry – NAICS 113, 321, 322, 1153 Other tariff affected industries – NAICS 11 (Agriculture), 23 (Construction), 31-33 (Manufacturing), 41 (Wholesale Trade), 48-49 (Transportation & Warehousing) Retail Trade – NAICS 44-45 Employee EligibilityEmployees must: Live and work in Manitoba Be permanent full-time or part-time employees Be at risk of layoffs, reduced hours, or job loss because of tariff-related impacts Ineligible Participants Temporary residents Term employees with a scheduled end date Participating in a federal Work-Sharing arrangement Participating in another wage subsidy program Youth Employment Overview Helping Manitoba employers hire and train young workers while building future talent pipelines. Funding Available Wage subsidy up to 50% of eligible wages Maximum $5,000 per participant Up to 12 weeks of support Employer Eligibility Manitoba-based employer Operating for at least one year Impacted by current tariff conditions Creating meaningful employment opportunities for youth Youth EligibilityMust: Live and work in Manitoba Be 15–29 years old Meet at least one program criterion: Recent graduate First-time labour market entrant Unemployed and seeking work Precariously employed and seeking better employment opportunities Ineligible Participants Temporary residents Participants in federal Work-Sharing arrangements Individuals already benefiting from another wage subsidy program
