
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
grant_single|update March 27, 2025
Canada
Financial incentive for employers in construction and manufacturing
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|fromMinToMax
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate January 1, 2023
- grant_single|closingDate March 31, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
- Colleges and Institutes Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed
grant_single_labels|preview
Employers can receive $5,000 to hire a first-year apprentice and $5,000 more for an equity-deserving apprentice, in one of the 39 Red Seal construction or manufacturing trades. Equity-deserving groups include women, Indigenous people, persons with disabil
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
The Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program provides financial incentives to support employers in hiring new first-year apprentices, thus addressing the skilled trades worker shortage and promoting diversity.
- Employers receive a $5,000 incentive for each eligible new first-year apprentice hired.
- An increased incentive of $10,000 is provided if the apprentice hired is from an equity-deserving group such as women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities, racialized communities, and newcomers.
grant_single_labels|projects
The Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program facilitated opportunities for small and medium-sized construction and manufacturing businesses to hire and train first-year apprentices. The initiative supported various activities focused on workforce diversity and inclusivity in skilled trades.
- Provision of financial incentives for hiring first-year apprentices in eligible skilled trades.
- Development and dissemination of resources and tools for creating inclusive workplaces.
- Implementation of strategies to promote recruitment and retention of apprentices from equity-deserving groups.
- Collaboration with colleges and institutes to enhance training frameworks supporting diverse talent in the trades.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 10,000
Engage a first-year female apprentice in a welding project
$ 10,000
Employ a first-year apprentice to support an HVAC installation
$ 10,000
Hire a first-year apprentice with disability for a plumbing project
$ 10,000
Hire two first-year apprentices for a woodworking project
$ 10,000
Engage an equity-deserving apprentice for a welding project
$ 10,000
Hire a first-year apprentice from an Indigenous group for an electrical project
grant_single_labels|admissibility
This program has specific eligibility criteria concerning employer size and the type of trades involved.
- The employer must have 499 or fewer paid employees.
- The apprenticeship must be in one of the 39 eligible Red Seal trades.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Small and medium-sized employers in construction
- Small and medium-sized employers in manufacturing sectors
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The grant provides financial support for specific expenses associated with hiring first-year apprentices in eligible trades.
- Financial incentives for employers hiring new first-year apprentices.
- Increased financial incentives for hiring apprentices from equity-deserving groups.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This program allowed companies from across Canada to apply for its incentives. The geographical scope aimed to address worker shortages and enhance diversity nationwide.
- All provinces and territories in Canada.
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Financial incentives for small and medium-sized employers in construction and manufacturing sectors
- Hiring first-year apprentices in 39 Red Seal trades
- Promoting equitable work and learning opportunities for all Canadians
- Preference for apprentices who self-identify as members of eligible equity-deserving groups
- Specific focus on women, Indigenous people, newcomers, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and 2SLGBTQI+ people
- Total of 5,360 apprentices benefiting over two years, with 1,300 from equity-deserving groups
grant_single_labels|apply
1
Registration on the portal
- Register your organization on the dedicated funding agency portal.
- Create a user account to access grant services.
2
Review of criteria
- Check your company's and apprentices' eligibility against the mentioned criteria, such as the number of employees and eligible trades.
- Confirm that you meet the specifics of underrepresented groups to qualify for additional funding.
3
Preparation of documentation
- Prepare the necessary documents, such as proof of employment and company documents.
- Gather information related to newly hired apprentices, including their membership in underrepresented groups, if applicable.
4
Submission of the application
- Access the online application form via the portal.
- Fill in all mandatory sections of the form with accurate and complete information.
- Attach all required supporting documents.
- Submit the application before the deadline set by the agency.
5
Follow-up and confirmation
- Receive receipt confirmation via email once the application is submitted.
- Note the application tracking number for future reference.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- Financial incentives for small and medium-sized employers in construction and manufacturing sectors
- Promotes equitable work and learning opportunities for all Canadians
- $10,000 available to hire a first-year apprentice from an equity-deserving group
- $5,000 available if the apprentice is not from an equity-deserving group
- 5,360 apprentices will benefit over two years, including 1,300 from equity-deserving groups
- Eligible equity-deserving groups include women, Indigenous people, newcomers, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and 2SLGBTQI+ people
- Funded by the Government of Canada’s Apprenticeship Service Program
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