Grants and funding for skilled trades and apprenticeship
Grants, loans, and funding programs to help apprentices, employers, unions, and other organizations participate in apprenticeship. Grants and program funding are provided through the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.
For apprentices and tradespeople
For unions, employers, and other organizations
Apprenticeship Service
Employers can get up to $10,000 in support to hire new first-year apprentices.
Innovation in Apprenticeship
Funding for innovative projects that address apprenticeship challenges in the Red Seal trades.
Investments in Training Equipment
Funding for projects that increase investment in training equipment, materials, or new technology.
Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program
Support for projects that encourage individuals to explore and prepare for careers in the skilled trades.
Women in Skilled Trades Initiative
Funding for projects to recruit and retain women apprentices, in Red Seals trades in construction and manufacturing sectors.