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Jan 28, 2019

The federal government is offering three types of apprenticeship incentive grants.

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant is a cash grant of $1,000 per year or level, for a lifetime maximum amount of $2,000 per person.

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women supports women in entering, progressing, and completing their training in Red Seal trades where women are underrepresented. The grant offers $3,000 per year/level (or equivalent) up to a maximum amount of $6,000 per person.

The Apprenticeship Completion Grant is a one-time taxable cash grant lifetime amount of $2,000 per person for registered apprentices who complete their apprenticeship training and obtain their journeyperson certification.

Eligibility requirements apply. For example, applicants must

    • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
    • have progressed to a certain point in their training in designated Red Seal trades

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