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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$23,625
Montreal
Offer practical training to electrical apprentices at an infrastructure project in Montreal.
$18,375
Vancouver
Provide apprenticeship experience to carpenters at a Social Housing project in Vancouver.
$21,525
Ottawa
Develop software engineering apprentices at an AI startup in Ottawa.
$10,800
Halifax
Train culinary apprentices at a non-profit shelter kitchen in Halifax.
$23,160
Calgary
Provide apprenticeship for welders at a steel fabrication plant in Calgary.
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are as follows:
- Employers must be incorporated businesses or sole proprietorships registered in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Employers must have a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the department confirming a qualified journeyperson on site.
- Employers must offer relevant work experience to the apprentice as required by the Institutional and Industrial Training Division.
- Employers must be in good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Registry of Companies and Deeds.
- Employers must have an office or operation in the province.
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Some types of companies are not eligible for the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy (AWS) Program. This includes:
- Unincorporated businesses
- Businesses not registered to conduct business in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Wages for apprentices receiving the wage subsidy
- Employer costs associated with hiring and training apprentices
- Other direct costs related to providing work experience to apprentices
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Companies that are not eligible for this grant are those that do not meet the following criteria:
- Incorporated businesses or sole proprietorships that are not registered to conduct business in Newfoundland and Labrador
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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
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- Step 1: Register in LaMPSS
- Step 2: Complete and submit the online application through LaMPSS
- Step 3: Maintain good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Registry of Companies and Deeds
- Step 4: Have a signed Memorandum of Understanding with the department
- Step 5: Adhere to the Terms and Conditions of the AWS program
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1-800-563-6600
Apply to this program
Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy (AWS) Program Summary
The Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy (AWS) program in Newfoundland and Labrador provides a 75% wage subsidy, up to $14 an hour, to employers who hire apprentices at various levels to help them gain work experience and progress in their skilled trade certification.
Detailed Explanation of the Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy (AWS) Program
The Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy (AWS) program is designed to support apprentices in Newfoundland and Labrador by offering a wage subsidy to employers who hire them. This subsidy helps cover a significant portion of the apprentices' wages, encouraging employers to invest in training and development opportunities for apprentices.
The program is open to apprentices at all levels of certification – First, Second, Third, and Fourth year. Employers eligible to apply for the subsidy must be incorporated businesses or sole proprietorships registered to conduct business in the province. They should also have a qualified journeyperson on site in the appropriate trade, and provide relevant work experience to the apprentice as required by the Institutional and Industrial Training Division.
Eligible employers can apply for the program online through the Labour Market Program and Supports System (LaMPSS). Once registered, employers can submit their application and manage their information using the self-serve function provided. The apprentices themselves can also apply by completing the Apprentice Application and submitting it to the department for consideration.
It's important to note that apprentices can only be subsidized for two levels of their apprenticeship certification training under the AWS program. Both EI eligible and non-EI eligible apprentices can benefit from the wage subsidy, as long as they meet the program's eligibility criteria by being registered or eligible to register as apprentices with the Institutional and Industrial Training Division.
By participating in the AWS program, employers not only support the growth and development of skilled trades in the region but also contribute to building a strong workforce for the future. The subsidy provided through the program acts as an incentive for employers to hire apprentices and invest in their training, ultimately leading to a skilled and qualified workforce in Newfoundland and Labrador.
