PACME program:
This is an exceptional opportunity to upgrade the knowledge of your employees.
The Quebec government is investing $ 100 million to develop the skills of your employees during the crisis.
This government initiative covers your eligible training expenses.
We invite our customers and partners to take advantage of this period of reduction in operations to train your teams remotely and mobilize your employees.
Why invest in training despite the covid-19 crisis?
In this period of economic slowdown, several companies are rethinking their operations and seeking to improve their profitability. Adequate and optimal use of existing IT solutions is a great way to improve efficiency.
For example, many of our customers and partners are taking advantage of the downturn to train their employees and strengthen the mastery of our solutions within their company.
The training courses also allow you to discover or deepen features allowing you to accelerate your digital transformation and further automate your operations.
It is also a great opportunity to learn about the options offered by Ceritar solutions allowing you to extend your services
Finally, opting for training helps prepare your business for economic recovery.
What is the Concerted Actions for Job Retention Program (PACME)?
The concerted actions for job retention program is an initiative of the Quebec government presented in the form of a $ 100 million grant to provide direct support to businesses experiencing a reduction in their activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What training costs are covered?
In our context, this grant covers 100% of your eligible training expenses up to $ 100,000.
Eligible expenses include:
- Salary (excluding social charges) and indirect costs related to worker training
- Trainer’s fees and indirect training costs
- Development, adaptation of personalized content
- Purchase of equipment or supplies
- Registration fees or other fees related to the use of a platform
For the complete list of costs covered, please refer to the government link by clicking here (French Only)
Which Ceritar training courses are eligible?
All of our virtual classroom training is eligible for the grant.
In addition, we are currently working on finalizing the implementation of a new e-learning platform that you can offer to your employees and managers. This new platform is 100% eligible for the government subsidy.
Virtual classes are currently targeting the following products:
- TMS
- WMS
- 3PL (Logirack Public)
- MyCeritar
- Fleetcruiser for towing
Consult the list of training activities eligible by the government.(French Only)
When to apply?
As soon as possible because first come, first served!
As a company, you have until September 30, 2020 or until the grant budget is exhausted, to submit your grant application to PACME and for your teams to follow their training.
How to apply for a grant to the PACME program?
To start the grant application process, your company must make a request for information using the request for information form (French Only).
Several supporting documents will be requested:
Proof of registration or participation, the payroll which confirms that the salary has been paid, and the trainers’ invoices and training costs
A written document specifying the percentage the company receives from the federal government for wage reimbursement
