CSS Professional Development Funding

Training funds for HSA members in the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSS)

The Labour Adjustment and Education Fund (LAEF) was negotiated by your union through the Community Social Services Bargaining Association to support community-based social services workers like you. The LAEF can support skills upgrading and professional development for career advancement in community-based social services, such as English as an additional language, upgrading and assessment of a diploma or certificate from another country, training to transition to a new job in the sector, or any other education or training that would enhance your skills, but is not a requirement for your job.

Funding is available to individuals or groups, and the maximum amount of funding ranges from $1,000 (for individuals) to $15,000 (for groups impacted by layoffs). The LAEF is currently accepting applications.

How to apply

To submit an application, please review the eligibility criteria, and complete the application package found here:

About the Labour Adjustment and Education Fund
Online Application

Questions can be sent to @email. Please note that sucessful applicants will be required to provide receipts for all expenses.