Funding for Apprentices

The Tradesperson’s Tools deduction Tax Credit is a tax deduction on the cost of eligible tools bought during the year employment income was earned as a tradesperson.

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The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) is a taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year/level (or equivalent) up to $2,000 per person in a designated Red Seal trade.

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The Apprenticeship Completion Grant is a one-time taxable cash grant of $2000 per person for registered apprentices who complete their apprenticeship training and obtain their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade.

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The Canada Apprentice Loan is an initiative to provide up to $4000 in interest-free loans per period of technical training in a designated Red Seal Trade. This loan is available to help pay for tuition, tools, equipment and living expenses, to cover forgone wages or to help support your family.

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The Tuition Tax Credit is eligible for those who have paid examination fees to an educational institution, professional association, provincial ministry, or any other similar situation, also, required to obtain a professional status recognized by federal or provincial statute, to be licensed or to be certified as a tradesperson.

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The Tools Grant is a non-repayable, taxable cash grant for apprentices to use towards the purchase of trade-related tools and equipment. Grant amounts range from $400 to $1,000, depending on the industry.

• $1,000 - Motive Power Sector
• $600 - Industrial Sector
• $600 - Construction Sector

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NOTE: Please be advised that the information provided is accurate as of August 16, 2023, and is subject to change without notice. To ensure the most up-to-date information, you will need to reach out directly to the Ministry here.

The Apprenticeship Development Benefit provides temporary financial assistance to both EI and non-EI eligible apprentices while attending full-time classes at an approved Training Delivery Agent. ADB may include financial assistance for basic living expenses and personal supports.

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The Apprenticeship Completion Bonus in non-Read Seal trade is a one-time taxable cash grant of $2000 to apprentices who complete the highest level of certification in any Ontario non-Red Seal trade.

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The Apprentice Development Benefit provides financial assistance for apprentices while they are attending full-time, in-class training. These costs can include basic living expenses, dependant care, commuting and travel, expenses for living away from home, or special assistance for persons with disabilities.

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This program is offered through Ontario’s 24 Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology to help people with disabilities participate in apprenticeship programs, pre-apprenticeship programs, and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs.

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