PAMT - Workplace Apprenticeship QC Canada

PAMT - Workplace Apprenticeship

QC, Canada
Trains and supports less experienced employees through a structured system pairing with experienced journeypersons

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Tax Credits
Wage Subsidies And Interns
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  • Gouvernement du Québec
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The Workplace Apprenticeship Program (PAMT) aims to pair experienced workers (journeypersons) with less experienced co-workers (apprentices) within the same company to facilitate skill transfer through structured, hands-on training. Eligible activities include structured on-the-job training under the supervision of a qualified journeyperson, with the goal of obtaining a certificate of professional qualification or attestation of competency.

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There are projects and activities eligible for this grant, mainly focusing on workplace apprenticeships and training for both employers and apprentices.
  • Workplace Apprenticeships: Pairing experienced workers (journeypersons) with less experienced co-workers (apprentices) within the same company.
  • Structured Training Plans: Development and implementation of structured training plans adapted to the reality in the field.
  • Tax Credits and Support: Offering tax credits and personalized support throughout the apprenticeship process by qualification agents.
  • Recognition of Expertise: Providing proof of professional expertise through certificates of professional qualification or attestations of competency.
  • Professional Development: Opportunity for apprentices to develop their careers without changing employers and receive a salary during training.
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$48,000

Edmonton
Launching an apprenticeship program for junior welders to achieve professional certification.

$30,000

Montreal
Establishing an apprenticeship program for bakery assistants to become certified bakers.

$42,000

Ottawa
Developing an apprenticeship program for IT support technicians to obtain professional credentials.

$45,000

Calgary
Setting up an apprenticeship program for junior chefs to earn professional cooking certification.

$35,000

Vancouver
Creating an apprenticeship program for carpentry apprentices to acquire professional certification.

$40,000

Toronto
Implementing an apprenticeship program for junior electricians to gain certification.

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To participate in the Workplace Apprenticeship Program (PAMT), specific eligibility criteria must be met.
  • For employers, ensure that the selected journeyperson has the necessary experience and is willing to act as a journeyperson.
  • Employers must have the required equipment and suitable working conditions for the apprenticeship.
  • For apprentices, they must be at least 16 years old and work for a company enrolled in the PAMT.
  • Eligibility can be confirmed by referring to the information sheet on the appropriate trade in the List of voluntary-qualification trades.

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The Workplace Apprenticeship Program (PAMT) allows companies to pair experienced workers with less experienced workers for structured training. Specific eligibility details for companies are not fully mentioned, but companies should ensure their journeypersons have the necessary experience and appropriate equipment for training.
  • Ensure that the journeyperson selected has the necessary experience to train an apprentice and is willing to act as a journeyperson.
  • Ensure that the required equipment for the apprenticeship is available and working conditions are suitable for the trade apprenticeship.
  • Refer to the information sheet on the appropriate trade to check for specific eligibility requirements.
  • Find the trades eligible for the PAMT in the List of voluntary-qualification trades (French only).
  • Learn about training apprentices by visiting "Former des apprentis" (in French only).

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Eligible expenses for this grant relate to enabling apprenticeship programs within a company, provided the necessary conditions are met.
  • Apprenticeship booklet
  • Journeyperson’s guide or apprenticeship campaign guide
  • Equipment required for the apprenticeship
  • Conditions suitable for trade apprenticeship

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  • Step 1: Ensure that the journeyperson selected has the necessary experience to train an apprentice and wishes to act as journeyperson.
  • Step 2: Ensure that the equipment required for the apprenticeship is available and the working conditions in your company allow for the apprenticeship of the trade.
  • Step 3: If you are an employer, refer to the information sheet on the appropriate trade to check your eligibility for the PAMT.
  • Step 4: As an apprentice, ensure you are at least 16 years old and work for a company enrolled in the PAMT.
  • Step 5: Verify your eligibility by referring to the information sheet on the trade that interests you in the List of voluntary-qualification trades (French only).

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The program offers personalized support and requires certain conditions to be met by both employers and apprentices.
  • Personalized support is provided to the employer, the journeyperson, and the apprentice by a qualification agent working at Services Québec throughout the apprenticeship.
  • The length of the apprenticeship is between 3 and 36 months depending on the trade and on the apprentice’s experience.
  • Employers must ensure the selected journeyperson has the necessary experience and equipment required for the apprenticeship and that the working conditions are suitable.
  • Lists of eligible trades for the PAMT are available, though some are only in French.
  • Apprentices must be at least 16 years old and work for a company enrolled in the PAMT.
  • The program adheres to plans and tools created by sectoral workforce committees in collaboration with trade experts and employers.
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