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Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy
NL, Canada
Wage subsidy for Newfoundland and Labrador apprentices to gain work experience
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour (NL)
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Get a 75% wage subsidy to a maximum of $14 per hour to help apprentices gain work experience in their skilled trade.
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The Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy Program offers structured wage subsidy modalities to support employers financially while they engage apprentices in their workforce. The modalities focus on maximizing the experience for apprentices and ensuring the financial involvement of employers is adequately subsidized.
- Employers receive a wage subsidy amounting to 75% of the apprentice's wage.
- The subsidy provides a maximum of $14 per hour for apprentices under the program.
- Subsidies can only be applied to apprentices during two levels of their certification process.
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The Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy program is designed to help employers in Newfoundland and Labrador provide apprentices with work experience in their respective skilled trades. The program financially supports the engagement of apprentices at various levels of their training.
- Hiring apprentices to offer work experience in their trade.
- Providing relevant training and supervision under a qualified journeyperson.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 23,160
Provide apprenticeship for welders at a steel fabrication plant
$ 18,375
Provide apprenticeship experience to carpenters at a Social Housing project
$ 21,525
Develop software engineering apprentices at an AI startup
$ 10,800
Train culinary apprentices at a non-profit shelter kitchen
$ 23,625
Offer practical training to electrical apprentices at an infrastructure project
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the employing company and their capacity to support apprentices.
- The employer must be an incorporated business or a sole proprietorship registered to conduct business in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- The employer must be in good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Registry of Companies and Deeds.
- The employer must have an office or operation located within the province.
- The employer must have a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the department, confirming that they have a qualified journeyperson on site in the appropriate trade.
- The employer must be able to offer relevant work experience to the apprentice as required by the Institutional and Industrial Training Division.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Employers that are incorporated businesses, or sole proprietorships, and registered to conduct business in Newfoundland and Labrador, and:- In good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Registry of Companies and Deeds;- Have an office or operation in the province;- Have a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the department that confirms they have a qualified journeyperson on site in the appropriate trade; and- Can offer relevant work experience to the apprentice as required by the Institutional and Industrial Training Division.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
This document does not specify any industries or types of businesses that are explicitly excluded from being eligible for the AWS program. Eligibility is focused on the inclusion of incorporated businesses or sole proprietorships registered in Newfoundland and Labrador.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy (AWS) program supports employers who are willing to hire apprentices, providing them with a significant wage subsidy. The eligible activities are centered around employment and training experience opportunities for apprentices in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Hiring apprentices to provide them with work experience in their skilled trade.
- Enabling apprentices to progress towards journeyperson certification by offering practical training.
- Employing apprentices for two levels of their apprenticeship certification training.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to companies operating in Newfoundland and Labrador. Eligibility is limited to businesses registered to conduct operations within the province.
- Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy (AWS) Program.
- Employers must be in good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Registry of Companies and Deeds
- Must have an office or operation in the province
- Employers must have a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the department confirming a qualified journeyperson on site in the appropriate trade
- Employers must provide relevant work experience to the apprentice as required by the Institutional and Industrial Training Division
grant_single_labels|register
Here are the steps to submit an application for the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy (AWS) Program:
- Step 1: Register in LaMPSS System
- Visit the LaMPSS registration page.
- Complete the required registration information.
- Receive a user ID and password upon successful registration.
- Step 2: Prepare for Application
- Ensure your business meets all eligibility criteria as outlined by the program.
- Review Program Guidelines to understand requirements for application.
- Step 3: Complete Online Application
- Log into the LaMPSS system using your user ID and password.
- Navigate to the application section for the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy.
- Fill out all required fields in the application form.
- Ensure that all information provided is accurate and complete.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit the completed application through the LaMPSS system.
- Monitor for confirmation and any further instructions from the Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Apprentices can be subsidized for only two levels of their apprenticeship certification training under the program.
- Both EI eligible and Non-EI eligible apprentices qualify for the program.
- Employers need to have a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the department, ensuring a qualified journeyperson is on site.
- Employers must be registered and in good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Registry of Companies and Deeds.
- An apprentice must be eligible to register, or already registered, with the Institutional and Industrial Training Division as an apprentice.
- All terms and conditions outlined in the AWS program must be adhered to by employers.
grant_single_labels|contact
1-800-563-6600
