Community Training Trust Society
Description
The Community Training Trust Society (CTTS) was established in conjunction with the Association of Yukon Communities. CTTS is funded by the Advanced Education Branch of Yukon Government.
The mandate of the CTTS is to provide funding for training to local government bodies defined as municipal and First Nation employees and elected officials and Local Advisory Councils: Training that will be considered for funding will need to demonstrate the enhancement and creation of new skills, knowledge and competencies through training in relation to the operation, maintenance and management of the specified governments. This includes but is not limited to the following services:
- Water management
- Waste water and solid waste management,
- Recreation facilities maintenance,
- Roads,
- Infrastructure
- Governance and Leadership
- Administration/Finance
- Managerial/Supervisory
1. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
1.1 Only applications from the incorporated municipalities, First Nations governments and Local Advisory Councils who maintain a head office or residence in the Yukon, on behalf of their employees and elected officials, are accepted.
The local government body shall be defined as those listed in Section 6.
2. ELIGIBLE COURSES
2.1 Courses that are considered for funding include those that will result in enhancement and the creation of new skills, knowledge and competencies through training in relation to the operation, maintenance and management of the specified governments.
Local Governments, whose applications have been denied, will be given three (3) months to request a reassessment of the initial application, in writing, based on the provision of additional information.
2.2 Courses and workshops that can demonstrate a training component in regards to the enhancement or creation of new skills, competencies and or knowledge may be considered.
2.3 All training opportunities eligible for CTTS funding must be open to employees and elected officials from all local government bodies in the Yukon Territory. The training must be relevant to the applicant’s current employment.
2.4 Courses outside of Yukon will be funded ONLY IF there are no comparable courses offered in Yukon, or the applicant can demonstrate that the timing of the course offered in the Yukon causes undue hardship.
2.5 Post Secondary Degree programs, conferences, AGM’s and conventions are not eligible for funding.
3. FUNDING
3.1 The Community Training Trust Society only partially funds approved courses. All applicants need to contribute a minimum of 1/3 of the cost of training, either in cash or in-kind depending on the type of application.
The Society funds course fees, rental costs (including equipment); trainer costs, training supplies, and travel costs (see below) including meals and accommodation on an “as needed basis”. It does not fund wages, wage top-up, honorariums, or daily allowances, nor does it consider these items as the applicant’s contribution to the project. Travel costs will be considered in accordance with:
a) The most cost effective manner available, i.e. air, road etc.
1. When by road the Yukon Government (YG) mileage rate/policy shall be followed.
2. The mileage rates contained in this policy for travel shall be adjusted as changes to YG policies take place.
3. When 2 or more employees are travelling, CTTS will fund mileage costs for 1 vehicle at the current YG mileage rate/policy.
3.2 CTTS will provide funding for training for workshops and courses which will be funded at a rate of 2/3 of the total cost. The maximum contribution provided for any one application is $3,000.00.
3.3 All participants from a local government body attending the same course at the same time must be included on the same application, with the resulting application being processed to the maximum funding available for any one application.
3.5 Successful applicants are required to complete the reporting package with C.T.T.S. that outlines conditions for release of the approved funds.
4. TO APPLY
4.1 All sections of the relevant application form i.e. attendance at, or sponsoring a course, must be completed and signed by an Official of the Local Government Body.
4.2 Applications must be received within 14 days following the conclusion of the training. They will be reviewed at the first meeting on receipt of the application.
4.3 Meetings are scheduled as required to consider applications, with a minimum of four (4) meetings per year. 4.4 Applications that have been received one week prior to the established meeting date will be reviewed at that meeting. Applications received less than one week before the meeting date will be deferred for review until the next meeting.
5. REGULAR REVIEW OF APPROVAL CRITERIA
5.1 Without changing the original intent of the fund agreements, the C.T.T.S. Board of Directors will, from time to time, make changes to this criteria based on the operation and feedback from clients.
- Current Status:
- Accepting applications
- What is the deadline:
- How much can I apply for:
- Maximun amount funded is $3000.00 or 2/3 of the application amount.
- Who can apply:
- Only applications from the incorporated municipalities, First Nations governments and Local Advisory Councils who maintain a head office or residence in the Yukon, on behalf of their employees and elected officials, are accepted.
- Eligible activities:
- Training/courses/workshops, Travel & Accommodations, and Instructor / Professional Fees
- How do I apply:
- Visit Funding
