Open Call for Liquor Retail Employee Training Programs
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is launching an open call for programs. Interested entities can apply for approval of their liquor retail employee training program to support Ontario's plans for an expanded liquor retail marketplace.
The AGCO is accepting applications until the AGCO Board decides to end the open call.
Applications submitted before June 24,2024 will be prioritized for consideration. Applications submitted on or after June 24,2024 may not be considered.
Application Process
To apply, please follow these 5 steps:
Step 1: Review the Application Guide.Before submitting your application, please review the application materials available on the portal. The Application Guide will provide all the information required to apply, including key dates, application requirements, evaluation criteria, as well as the selection and approval process.
Step 2: Develop your training program.Prospective applicants will be asked to complete the Application Package, as well as submit a fully developed retail training program that is ready for launch.
Step 3: Submit your application.Applications submitted before June 24, 2024 will be prioritized in the AGCO’s initial round of evaluation and approval of training programs. The AGCO will continue to accept applications until the AGCO Board determines the open call to be closed. Additional evaluation and approval of applications submittedon or after June 24, 2024, will be at the discretion of the Board. When you're ready to submit your application, you can do so through this online portal. Please double-check that all the required information has been included before submitting.
Step 4: Wait for a response. The AGCO will carefully assess all information provided. For applications submitted by 11:59 PM ET on June 23, 2024, successful and unsuccessful applicants can expect to be notified of the Board’s decision by mid-July 2024.
Step 5: Announcement of Approved Programs. The AGCO will communicate the selection of Board-approved training programs in mid-July 2024.
Should you experience any issues with the application portal, please email connect@agco.ca.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is launching an open call for programs. Interested entities can apply for approval of their liquor retail employee training program to support Ontario's plans for an expanded liquor retail marketplace.
The AGCO is accepting applications until the AGCO Board decides to end the open call.
Applications submitted before June 24,2024 will be prioritized for consideration. Applications submitted on or after June 24,2024 may not be considered.
Application Process
To apply, please follow these 5 steps:
Step 1: Review the Application Guide.Before submitting your application, please review the application materials available on the portal. The Application Guide will provide all the information required to apply, including key dates, application requirements, evaluation criteria, as well as the selection and approval process.
Step 2: Develop your training program.Prospective applicants will be asked to complete the Application Package, as well as submit a fully developed retail training program that is ready for launch.
Step 3: Submit your application.Applications submitted before June 24, 2024 will be prioritized in the AGCO’s initial round of evaluation and approval of training programs. The AGCO will continue to accept applications until the AGCO Board determines the open call to be closed. Additional evaluation and approval of applications submittedon or after June 24, 2024, will be at the discretion of the Board. When you're ready to submit your application, you can do so through this online portal. Please double-check that all the required information has been included before submitting.
Step 4: Wait for a response. The AGCO will carefully assess all information provided. For applications submitted by 11:59 PM ET on June 23, 2024, successful and unsuccessful applicants can expect to be notified of the Board’s decision by mid-July 2024.
Step 5: Announcement of Approved Programs. The AGCO will communicate the selection of Board-approved training programs in mid-July 2024.
Should you experience any issues with the application portal, please email connect@agco.ca.
Once you are ready to submit all components of your application, you may upload the required documents here.
Please note that progress in this submissions tool cannot be saved so it is advised that you ensure you are ready to submit your full application prior to uploading documents to this portal.
Open Call for Liquor Retail Employee Training Programs is currently at this stage
May 27, 2024
The application period is open for submissions.
Applications submitted by 11:59 PM ET on June 23, 2024 will be prioritized in the AGCO’s initial round of evaluation and approval of training programs.
AGCO Begins Review of Applications Submitted to Date
this is an upcoming stage for Open Call for Liquor Retail Employee Training Programs
June 24, 2024
Applications to the Open Call for Liquor Retail Employee Training Programs are reviewed and evaluated. Each application submitted will be evaluated on its own merits against the pre-defined criteria described in the Application Guide.
The AGCO will continue to accept applications until the AGCO Board determines the open call to be closed. Additional evaluation and approval of applications submitted on or after June 24, 2024, will be at the Board's discretion.
Successful Applicants Notified
this is an upcoming stage for Open Call for Liquor Retail Employee Training Programs
Mid July 2024
Applicants will be notified whether their program has been approved by the AGCO Board.
Launch of Approved Program(s)
this is an upcoming stage for Open Call for Liquor Retail Employee Training Programs
Mid July 2024
The program(s) that receive AGCO Board approval may begin offering liquor retail employee training in Ontario.
Timelines for approval of new programs may occur sooner based on Board discretion.
