EHRC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Canada
Support to hire apprentices in the electricity industry
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|fromMinToMax
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
grant_single|grantors
- Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Employers can receive a $5,000 cash incentive to hire first-year apprentices in the 39 Red Seal Trades and an additional $5,000 if the apprentice is from an underrepresented group. Equity-deserving groups include women, Indigenous People, persons with dis
grant_single_labels|projects
There are projects and activities eligible for this grant. Employers in the electricity industry can create new Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for students and first-year apprentices, receiving financial incentives of up to $10,000.
- Creating new work-integrated learning opportunities
- Offering full or part-time work opportunities for students or first-year apprentices
- Engaging in meaningful work-integrated learning experiences
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$10,000
Toronto
Provide a work-integrated learning opportunity for a first-year electrician apprentice.
$9,000
Vancouver
Create a part-time work-learning opportunity for a student in mechanical engineering.
$10,000
Montreal
Offer a full-time paid internship to an Indigenous software development student.
$10,000
Halifax
Provide hands-on training for a new culinary apprentice in a local restaurant.
$10,000
Calgary
Support a first-year welding apprentice with a structured apprenticeship program.
$10,000
Winnipeg
Engage a first-year HVAC technician apprentice in meaningful work experience.
grant_single_labels|admissibility
The Empowering Futures Program provides financial incentives of up to $10,000 for employers offering Work-Integrated Learning opportunities. Eligibility criteria include the type of employer organization, participant qualifications, and employment conditions.
- Employer Organization Eligibility
- Participant Eligibility
- Employment Eligibility
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
There are eligible types of companies for this grant.
- Firms whose primary activity is the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity.
- Companies engaged in manufacturing of equipment and provision of services necessary to electricity generation, transmission, or distribution.
- Organizations with sector support including renewables in areas such as R&D, business development, and energy efficiency.
- Small or Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with 499 employees or fewer at the time of receiving funding.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The Empowering Futures Program provides financial incentives of up to $10,000 to employers who create new Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for students and first-year apprentices. Eligible expenses include:
- Wages for the position must not be funded by another federally funded program.
- The company must provide a full or part-time work opportunity for a student or apprentice.
- Employer must not recruit friends or family members to the program.
- The placements must be meaningful work-integrated learning opportunities.
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Employers and participants are evaluated based on specific requirements to determine eligibility for funding.
- Employer Organization Eligibility
- Participant Eligibility
- Employment Eligibility
- Net New Rule
- Subsidy Reimbursement for Students
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Review Eligibility Requirements
- Check if your organization meets the criteria for employer organization eligibility
- Ensure the participants and the nature of employment align with the program's requirements
- Step 2: Prepare Necessary Documentation
- Gather proof of co-op placement employment, start date, and participant contract
- Have information about the placement ready to submit as required
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Apply for funding through the designated process
- Ensure all required documentation is included in the application
Apply to this program
Grant Summary:
The Empowering Futures program by Electricity Human Resources Canada provides financial incentives of up to $10,000 to employers who create new Work-Integrated Learning opportunities for students and first-year apprentices in the electricity industry.
Empowering Futures Program Details:
Electricity Human Resources Canada's Empowering Futures Program aims to bridge the gap between education and industry by offering financial incentives to employers who provide work placements for students and first-year apprentices. The program supports organizations in the electricity sector in creating meaningful work experiences for participants, while also helping build a skilled workforce for the future. Eligible organizations must meet specific criteria related to their primary activities, while participants need to be registered students or apprentices meeting citizenship and work eligibility requirements. The program covers a range of construction and manufacturing Red Seal trades for apprentices, offering financial incentives based on the type of placement and target demographics such as women, Indigenous people, newcomers, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.
Employers can receive subsidies for hiring students or apprentices, helping offset costs and supporting the development of a diverse and skilled workforce. The initiative promotes the value of work-integrated learning opportunities and professional skills development while fostering collaboration between industry stakeholders and educational institutions. Empowering Futures encourages employers to provide meaningful, long-term placements that benefit both the participants and the organizations, ultimately contributing to the growth and innovation of the electricity industry in Canada.
