grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|fromMinToMax
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDate October 24, 2022
  • grant_single|closingDate March 31, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
grant_single|grantors
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
  • Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed

grant_single_labels|preview

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.

grant_single_labels|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.

grant_single_labels|projects

grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 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

grant_single_labels|admissibility

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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

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.

grant_eligibility_criteria|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.

grant_single_labels|criteria

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

grant_single_labels|apply

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.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

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.

grant_single_labels|documents

ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program

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