Federal Government Launches New Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women 

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Dec 14, 2018

The new Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women provides $3,000 per year or level, up to a maximum amount of $6,000, to registered apprentices who have successfully completed their first or second year/level of an apprenticeship program in eligible Red Seal trades. This, in combination with the existing Apprenticeship Completion Grant valued at $2,000, could result in combined grant support of up to $8,000 over the course of their training. Women apprentices who progress in their training on or after April 1, 2018, may be eligible for the new grant. 

“When people are given opportunities to succeed and reach their full potential, we all benefit,” says Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour. “The new Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women is one way our government is including under-represented groups to help fill the high demand for workers in the Red Seal trades. When people start their Red Seal training, they are not only starting down a well-paying, fulfilling career path, they are driving our country forward.”

Women account for 9% of apprentices in Red Seal trades, and only 5% when “traditional” trades (hairstylist, cook and baker) are removed (2017 Registered Apprenticeship Information System).

Applications are available online by visiting Canada.ca/apprenticeship-grants or call toll-free 1-866-742-3644 (TTY: 1-866-909-9757) to request an application form.

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