
Employer Sponsored Training
Employer Sponsored Training (EST) provides eligible employers with financial assistance to support training activities for employees who would otherwise lose their jobs. This section provides interested employers with information regarding eligiblilty, an application package describing information requirements for funding consideration, an application for funding and application completion instructions.
Employer Sponsored Training Information Bulletin
INFORMATION BULLETIN
One page information sheet for employers
How do I apply?
To apply for Employer Sponsored Training please fill out the HSD5209 and follow instructions in the Employer Sponsored Training Package below:
- Employee Sponsored Training Application Package

- SD5209 - Application for Funding Form
- If you require assistance to fill out the SD5209 please refer to the following
instructions: Employee Sponsored Training Form Completion Instructions
How can I get more information?
For more information regarding this initiative, please contact your local Employment and Labour Market Services office or Enquiry BC.
Enquiry BC is a provincial call centre that provides services to all British Columbia residents, on behalf of provincial government ministries, Crown corporations and public agencies.
Hours of Operation for Enquiry BC are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Email Enquiry BC at EnquiryBC@gov.bc.ca.
Or Call
| Victoria: | 250 387-6121 |
| Vancouver: | 604 660-2421 |
| Elsewhere in B.C.: | 1 800 663-7867 |
| Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) | |
| Vancouver: | 604 775-0303 |
| Elsewhere in B.C.: | 1 800 661-8773 |


