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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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Interested in
THIS FUNDING?

Support Ontario Youth can help you

Ready to Apply?

For general information,
reach out to Saskia Martini-Wong

For construction employers,
reach out to Glenda Rahn

For industrial employers,
reach out to Melanie Winter

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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