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Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Wage subsidies for Ontario work placements
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 31, 2025
- Closing date : January 12, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable wage subsidies for employers hiring new talent or upskilling existing employees in Ontario. It supports experiential work placements in precision metalworking and related roles, with funding of up to 50% of wages and a maximum of $5,000 per placement.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 31, 2025
- Closing date : January 12, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Experiential work placements for new hires
- Upskilling placements for existing employees
- Work-based learning in precision metalworking and related roles
Documents Needed
- Resume of the candidate
- Job title and corresponding job description
- Evidence of wages paid
- Registered Training Agreement for apprentices, if applicable
- Final evaluation of the placement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers in Ontario
- SMEs in precision metalworking
- CTMA member companies
- Businesses in manufacturing-related roles
Who is not eligible
- Employers outside Ontario
- Businesses without an eligible candidate identified before applying
- Organizations that cannot provide a matching job description
Eligible expenses
- Wages paid to eligible new hires or existing employees during the placement
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Candidate eligibility is assessed after the employer reaches out.
- Funding is distributed through a Training Placement Agreement signed by the employer, participant, and CTMA.
- Employers must provide monitoring access and submit required reporting during the placement.
Additional information
- Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The program supports up to 150 experiential work placements.
- Work placements run for 10 to 16 weeks.
- Consecutive placements are allowed if completed by March 20, 2026.
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Contacts
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?
This program provides non-repayable wage subsidies for employers hiring new talent or upskilling existing employees in Ontario. It supports experiential work placements in precision metalworking and related roles, with funding of up to 50% of wages and a maximum of $5,000 per placement.
How much funding can be received?
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was January 12, 2026.
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:
Employer licensed in Ontario
Candidate identified before applying
Ontario-based placement
What expenses are eligible under Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities?
Experiential work placements for new hires
Upskilling placements for existing employees
Work-based learning in precision metalworking and related roles
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 rcattle@ctma.com or by phone at 416-301-6224.
Where is the Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities available?
The Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities program is available the province of Ontario.