ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program
Last Update: January 24, 2025
Canada
Support for SMEs to take part in apprenticeship
ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program at a glance
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 24, 2022
- Closing date : March 31, 2024
Financing Type
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Grant Providers
- Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Government of Canada
Status
Closed
Overview of the ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program program
Employers can receive $5,000 in financial support to hire first-year apprentices in 39 Red Seal Trades, and an additional $5,000 if the apprentice is from an equity-deserving group.
Financing terms and conditions
This grant offers specific financial support to organizations that collaborate with employers to hire new apprentices, with additional incentives for hiring equity-deserving individuals. The financing is structured to support the employment of first-year apprentices in recognized skilled trades.
- $5,000 financial support for each eligible new first-year apprentice hired by employers.
- $10,000 financial support if the hired apprentice is from an equity-deserving group.
Eligible projects & activities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 10,000
Providing work experience for a first-year electrical apprentice
$ 10,000
Hiring a first-year carpenter apprentice for a social enterprise
$ 10,000
Hiring a first-year construction electrician apprentice for a non-profit organization
$ 5,000
Hiring a first-year culinary apprentice for a high-end restaurant
$ 5,000
Hiring a first-year automotive service technician apprentice for a garage
$ 5,000
Offering a hands-on experience for a first-year plumber apprentice
Eligibility criteria of the ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program program
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to employer size and sector participation.
- The employer must have 499 or fewer paid employees.
- The employer must be hiring apprentices in one of the 39 eligible Red Seal trades.
Who is eligible?
The Apprenticeship Service grant provides financial support to organizations that work with small and medium-sized employers to hire first-year apprentices in eligible Red Seal trades.
- The service is open to employers with 499 or fewer paid employees across Canada.
- Organizations must support small and medium-sized employers in hiring skilled trades apprentices.
- The program is applicable to apprentices in specific Red Seal trades.
- Additional support is offered if the apprentice is from an equity-deserving group.
Eligible expenses
The Apprenticeship Service provides financial incentives for small and medium-sized employers to hire first-year apprentices in one of the 39 designated Red Seal trades. Employers also receive additional support if they hire apprentices from equity-deserving groups, promoting diversity and inclusion in skilled trades industries.
- Financial support for hiring first-year apprentices in Red Seal trades.
- Increased incentives for hiring apprentices from equity-deserving groups.
- Support mechanisms for employers participating in apprenticeships.
Eligibility criteria of the ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program program
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
- Educational background and training of the apprenticeship applicant
- Employer's commitment to supporting the apprentice's development
- Potential impact of the apprenticeship on the apprentice's career
- Evidence of the employer's capacity to provide a suitable work environment for the apprentice
How to apply to the ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program program
1
Monitor Updates
- Visit the Employment and Social Development Canada website regularly for updates on when applications will reopen.
- Check for any announcements regarding changes to the Apprenticeship Service.
2
Register for Notifications
- Sign up on the Employment and Social Development Canada website to receive notifications about funding opportunities.
- Ensure your contact information is accurate to receive timely updates.
3
Prepare Documentation
- Begin gathering necessary documentation such as records of your organization's size and previous apprenticeship hiring details.
- Familiarize yourself with the eligibility criteria for small and medium-sized employers and the Red Seal trades.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program supports employers by providing financial incentives to hire apprentices, thus fostering skill development in critical trades.
- Equity-deserving groups receive higher financial incentives to promote diversity in skilled trades.
- The initiative aims to enhance the availability of skilled workers in Canada's economy by encouraging apprenticeships in the Red Seal trades.
- The Apprenticeship Service is currently under renewal, indicating potential changes or updates to the program in the future.
- To stay informed about funding opportunities, stakeholders can register for notifications from Employment and Social Development Canada.
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