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Making Cent$ of Apprenticeship Brochure
This brochure provides information about the Ontario Apprenticeship program, eligible trades, employer incentives and 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 - 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

Apprenticeship Incentive Grant

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant is a taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year.  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 apply 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 you are a registered apprentice
  • Able to show progress within an eligible apprenticeship program by proving that you have successfully completed either the first or second year (level/block) based on support documents

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