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PAMT — Workplace Apprenticeship
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Workplace Apprenticeship pairs experienced workers with apprentices
Tax Credits
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Activities funded
- On-the-job apprenticeship training within eligible trades.
- Pairing experienced workers (journeypersons) with less experienced employees to transfer skills and knowledge.
- Implementation of structured training plans customized for each trade.
- Professional qualification or competency certification activities within the workplace.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 30,000
Establishing an apprenticeship program for bakery assistants to become certified bakers
$ 45,000
Setting up an apprenticeship program for junior chefs to earn professional cooking certification
$ 40,000
Implementing an apprenticeship program for junior electricians to gain certification
$ 35,000
Creating an apprenticeship program for carpentry apprentices to acquire professional certification
$ 42,000
Developing an apprenticeship program for IT support technicians to obtain professional credentials
$ 48,000
Launching an apprenticeship program for junior welders to achieve professional certification
Eligibility
- The company must be enrolled in the Workplace Apprenticeship Program (PAMT).
- The company must employ at least one experienced worker (journeyperson) willing and qualified to train an apprentice.
- The company must provide the necessary equipment and suitable working conditions for on-the-job apprenticeship.
Who is eligible?
- Companies seeking to train apprentices in eligible trades under the List of voluntary-qualification trades (PAMT trades)
Eligible expenses
- Apprenticeship booklet provided to the apprentice.
- Journeyperson’s guide or apprenticeship campaign guide.
- Personalized support provided by a qualification agent from Services Québec during the apprenticeship.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
1
Eligibility Check
- Consult the information sheet for the profession you wish to apply for.
- Make sure that the profession is included in the list of professions for which qualification is voluntary.
2
Selection of a companion
- Ensure that the chosen person has the necessary experience to train an apprentice.
- Confirm that this person is willing to take on the role of mentor.
3
Availability of the equipment
- Ensure that the equipment required for learning is available in the company.
- Check that the working conditions allow for the learning of the trade.
4
Procedure for apprentices
- Ensure that the candidate is 16 years old or older.
- Verify that the candidate is employed by a company registered with the PAMT.
Additional information
- Personalized support is offered throughout the apprenticeship by a qualification agent from Services Québec.
- Employers benefit from access to structured training plans that are adapted to workplace realities.
- Participating journeypersons may be recognized within the company for their experience by officially taking on the role of trainer.
- Tax credits may be available to employers who meet specific requirements.
