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Canadian Apprenticeship SERVICE FUNDING

Canadian Apprenticeship
SERVICE GRANT

The Apprenticeship Service supports employers in hiring new first-year apprentices in 39 Red Seal trades. It also helps first-year apprentices get the hands-on work experience they need for a career in the skilled trades.

Small-Medium sized employers in Canada with less than 500 paid employees are eligible for $5,000 or $10,000 grants to offset the costs of hiring and training first-year apprentices.

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Eligible Red Seal Trades

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    Boilermaker
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    Bricklayer
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    Cabinetmaker
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    Carpenter
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    Concrete Finisher
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    Construction Craft Worker
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    Construction Electrician
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    Drywall Finisher and Plasterer
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    Floorcovering Installer
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    Gasfitter - Class A
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    Gasfitter - Class B
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    Glazier
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    Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer)
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    Heavy Equipment Operator (Excavator)
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    Heavy Equipment Operator (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe)
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    Industrial Electrician
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    Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
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    Instrumentation and Control
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    Technician
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    Insulator (Heat and Frost)
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    Ironworker (Generalist)
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    Ironworker (Reinforcing)
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    Ironworker (Structural/Ornamental)
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    Landscape Horticulturist
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    Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)
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    Machinist
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    Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
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    Mobile Crane Operator
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    Painter and Decorator
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    Plumber
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    Powerline Technician
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    Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
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    Roofer
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    Sheet Metal Worker
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    Sprinkler Fitter
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    Steamfitter/Pipefitter
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    Tilesetter
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    Tool and Die Maker
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    Tower Crane Operator
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    Welder

Eligible Equity Deserving Groups

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    Women
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    Persons with disabilities
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    Indigenous people
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    Members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities
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    Racialized communities
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    Newcomers
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THIS FUNDING?

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Ready to Apply?

For general information, contact
employer@supportontarioyouth.ca.

Government of Canada

This Employment Ontario Program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

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