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

grant_single_labels|documents

Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program

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