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EHRC — Destination Trade
Wage subsidies for electricity-sector apprentice placements
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Provides wage subsidies of up to $5,000 for employers in the electricity industry. It supports new work-integrated learning placements for third- and fourth-year apprentices.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 499 employees maximum
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creating new work-integrated learning placements for third- and fourth-year apprentices
- Supporting apprentice work opportunities in the electricity industry
- Supporting placements that help apprentices complete their Certificate of Qualification
Documents Needed
- Employer application
- Participant eligibility form
- Placement contract
- Proof of employment and start date
- Participant wage and benefits information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Electricity generation, transmission, and distribution firms
- Renewable energy support businesses
- Equipment manufacturing and related service providers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises in the electricity sector
Who is not eligible
- Organizations based in Quebec
- Employers outside the eligible electricity-sector activities
Eligible expenses
- Wage subsidies for apprentice placements
- Reimbursement of wages or salary through monthly claims
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Placements longer than one year
- Placements that are not meaningful work-integrated learning opportunities
- Hiring friends or family members without a sufficient nepotism policy
- Entering another funded sub-agreement in the same fiscal year for a wage or training subsidy
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada, except Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed after submission.
- Processing time is up to 10 business days.
- Approved placements require a signed contract by the employer, participant, and EHRC.
- The employer submits monthly reimbursement claims during the placement.
- Evaluation surveys are completed at the end of the placement.
Additional information
- Processing time is up to 10 business days.
- The placement requires a formal learning plan before it starts.
- Monthly reimbursement claims are required.
- Post-participation surveys and ongoing monitoring may be required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EHRC — Destination Trade Program
What is the EHRC — Destination Trade?
Provides wage subsidies of up to $5,000 for employers in the electricity industry. It supports new work-integrated learning placements for third- and fourth-year apprentices.
How much funding can be received?
EHRC — Destination Trade Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the EHRC — Destination Trade program?
To be eligible for the EHRC — Destination Trade program, you must:
Electricity-sector employer or SME
Third- or fourth-year Red Seal apprentice
Meaningful work placement required
What expenses are eligible under EHRC — Destination Trade?
Creating new work-integrated learning placements for third- and fourth-year apprentices
Supporting apprentice work opportunities in the electricity industry
Supporting placements that help apprentices complete their Certificate of Qualification
Who can I contact for more information about the EHRC — Destination Trade?
You can contact Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) by email at verroen@ehrc.ca or by phone at 343-643-2387.
Where is the EHRC — Destination Trade available?
The EHRC — Destination Trade program is available across Canada.
Is the EHRC — Destination Trade a grant, loan, or tax credit?
EHRC — Destination Trade is a Wage Subsidies And Interns