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Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program
Support for hiring first-year apprentices
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supported hiring new first-year apprentices in skilled trades, with funding of up to $10,000 per apprentice. It also supported inclusive workplace tools and resources for construction and manufacturing businesses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 499 employees maximum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring new first-year apprentices in skilled trades.
- Supporting inclusive workplaces for apprenticeship recruitment, training, and retention.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized employers.
- Construction businesses.
- Manufacturing businesses.
Who is not eligible
- Employers with more than 499 paid employees.
Eligible expenses
- Financial support for hiring eligible first-year apprentices.
- Higher support for apprentices from equity-deserving groups.
- Tools and resources to support employer participation in apprenticeship.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- ESDC funds organizations that work with employers in the skilled trades.
- Those organizations provide financial support to eligible employers.
- They also provide additional supports to help employers take part in apprenticeship.
Additional information
- The program ended in March 2024.
- It was funded by the Government of Canada’s Apprenticeship Service Program.
- Employers could also receive tools and resources to support inclusive workplaces.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program?
This program supported hiring new first-year apprentices in skilled trades, with funding of up to $10,000 per apprentice. It also supported inclusive workplace tools and resources for construction and manufacturing businesses.
How much funding can be received?
Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2024.
Who is eligible for the Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program program?
To be eligible for the Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program program, you must:
Employers with 499 or fewer paid employees.
New first-year apprentices.
Eligible Red Seal trades only.
What expenses are eligible under Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program?
Hiring new first-year apprentices in skilled trades.
Supporting inclusive workplaces for apprenticeship recruitment, training, and retention.
Who can I contact for more information about the Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program available?
The Career Launcher Apprenticeship Program program is available across Canada.
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