Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities

Q: How much funding can be received?

Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities is a Wage Subsidies And Interns

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities?

Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities is funded by Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA)

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities?

You can contact Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) by email at robin@ctma.com or by phone at 416-301-6224.

Q: Where is the Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities available?

The Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities program is available the province of ON.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Funding for experiential learning opportunities in Ontario

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $15,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : August 25, 2021

Financing Type

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

If your licensed company is part of Ontario's precision metalworking sector, you could get a nonrepayable contribution of up to $5000 per placement to help subsidize the wages of new hires or the upskilling of existing employees.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant offers support to employers by subsidizing wages for new hires or upskilling existing employees. The program provides a structured financial model to aid eligible employers in managing costs associated with work placements.

Non-repayable contributions covering 50% of wages.
Funding capped at $5,000 for a single placement.
Maximum funding of $10,000 available for two placements.
Up to $15,000 in support for employing three candidates.
Option to receive funding for up to 12 candidates in total.
Employers are required to pay at least the minimum wage to candidates during the work placement.

Activities funded

The Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program focuses on providing funding for employers to either hire new employees or upskill existing ones through work placements. The activities eligible under this program aim to support wage subsidies during these placements.

Subsidizing wages for hiring new employees for work placements.
Subsidizing training costs for the upskilling of existing employees during work placements.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 15,000

Subsidizing wages for existing employees obtaining advanced welding certifications

$ 10,000

Hiring and training two new apprentices in precision metalworking

$ 10,000

Implementing a CNC machine operator training program for employees

$ 11,000

Training employees on the latest CAD/CAM software for enhanced manufacturing processes

$ 12,500

Developing a precision grinding skill enhancement program for employees

$ 9,000

Onboarding and training of new hires for precision assembly line work

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for employers interested in the Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program are outlined below:

Employers must have a candidate ready before applying for the grant.
Employers should have identified a job title and an associated job description for the candidate.
Employers are required to follow industry-specific Technical Learning Outcomes (TLOs) during the work placements.
Employers must allow monitoring visits during the work placements.
Each candidate must be paid at least the minimum wage for the duration of the work placement.

Eligible expenses

The program focuses on providing financial support to employers for hiring and training purposes, aiming to enhance workforce capabilities. Eligible activities are centered around subsidizing wages for new hires or upskilling existing employees according to certain criteria.

Subsidizing wages for new hires who meet the program's eligibility criteria.
Upskilling existing employees to enhance their current roles.

How to apply

Identify a Candidate

If you need a candidate, contact Robert Cattle at rcattle@ctma.com or 416-301-6224 to find suitable candidates.
If you already have a candidate, ensure they meet the program’s eligibility criteria.

Define Job Role

Identify a job title for the candidate’s placement.
Create a detailed job description for the role.

Review Guidelines and Eligibility

Access and review the employer guidelines and eligibility criteria.

Prepare Application

Contact robin@ctma.com or 613-229-1669 to express interest in the program and obtain application materials if needed.
Gather all necessary details and documents about the candidate and job role.

Submit Application

Complete and submit the application through the contact provided – robin@ctma.com.
Ensure all information is accurate and complete before submission.

Confirmation and Follow-Up

Await confirmation from the program regarding the status of your submission.
Be prepared for potential follow-up requests for additional information or supporting documents.

Additional information

The Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program aims to support employers with wage subsidies for hiring and upskilling new or existing employees, providing significant financial assistance based on various criteria.

Eligible employers can receive up to $15,000 for three placements.
Employers can get funding for up to 12 candidates.
Must pay at least minimum wage for the duration of the work placement.
Employers need to have identified a job title with a corresponding job description.
TLOs must be followed, and employers must permit monitoring visits.
Successful placement completion may lead to permanent employment offers.

Documents and links

Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities

Contacts

robin@ctma.com

416-301-6224

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities. 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-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities?

How much funding can be received?

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities?

Who is eligible for the Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities program?

To be eligible for the Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities program, you must: Employers must have a candidate before applying and have identified a job title with a corresponding job description. Employers must follow a list of industry-specific Technical Learning Outcomes (TLOs) and permit monitoring visits during the work placements. Employers must pay each candidate an hourly rate of at least minimum wage for the duration of the work placement.