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apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

Ontario has the largest apprenticeship training system in Canada. Each year thousands of apprentices are registered in more than 100 skilled trades ranging from carpentry to hairstyling.  However, there continues to be a lot of concern that some trades will soon face a critical shortage of workers as more tradespeople reach retirement age.

As a result of this trend, both the Ontario and Canadian governments have introduced new incentives for both employers and apprentices, in an effort to increase the number of apprentices who successfully complete their apprenticeship training.  In most trades, it takes approximatley five years for an apprentice to obtain journeyperson status.

See below for more information on apprenticeship training and some of the new programs that support apprentices.

apprenticeApprenticeship Red Seal Program

The Red Seal Program allows skilled trades workers to work in other provinces.

 

 

 

Apprenticeship Incentive Grantapprentice

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant is a taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year for a maxium $2,000 per person.  It is available to registered apprentices once they have successfully completed their first or second year or level of an apprenticeship program in one of the Red Seal trades.

The AIG is Meant To:

  • Help cover some of the tuition cost for apprentices, plus travel and tool costs
  • Encourage apprentices to complete their apprenticeship program and get their Red Seal, which will allow them to Apprenticeapply thier skills and knowledge anywhere in Canada

Who Can Apply for AIG?

  • A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
  • A person who is out of the secondary school system
  • A registered apprentice with an employer, training trust fund, union training centre, joint apprenticeship training committee, or apprenticeship authority
  • Registered in a designated Red Seal trade in the province or territory where they are
    a registered apprentice
  • Able to show progress within an eligible apprenticeship program by proving that they have successfully completed either the first or second year (level / block) based on support documents

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For More Information:

making cents of apprenticeshipMaking Cent$ of Apprenticeship

This brochure provides information about the Ontario Apprenticeship Program, eligible trades, employer incentives / tax credits, and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP).  It also includes contact information for accessing the Apprenticeship Program in Renfrew and Lanark Counties.


Click here to view the Making Cent$ of Apprenticeship Brochure



retooling for a Prosperous Ontario Report

Retooling for a Prosperous Ontario - A Global Perspective on Skilled Trades

This report was released by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in late 2006.  It provides examples of best practices from other jurisdictions to address skilled trades labour market shortages.

Click here to view the Retooling for a Prosperous Ontatio Report