Achievement Incentive (AI)
The Achievement Incentive is a grant program that:
1. helps employers train apprentices by reducing some of the cost of training
2. supports apprentice progression by giving grant payments to employers when their apprentices reach major milestones
The program offers up to $17,000 to eligible employers when apprentices meet training and certification milestones.
Offered by Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Amount
Up to $17,000
Up to $17,000 to eligible employers when apprentices meet training and certification milestones ($1,000 per milestone, plus $1,000 more for each apprentice under 25 or from an under-represented group)
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Who can apply
Employers who sponsor and train apprentices may be eligible for grants to help ease the cost of training.
About the funding
The Achievement Incentive is a grant program that:
- helps employers train apprentices by reducing some of the cost of training
- supports apprentice progression by giving grant payments to employers when their apprentices reach major milestones
The program offers up to $17,000 to eligible employers when apprentices meet training and certification milestones.
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Registration
Employers can receive a $1,000 initial registration payment for each apprentice newly registered to Skilled Trades Ontario who is under the age of 25 and/or self-identifies as part of an under-represented group (for a maximum of $2,000, if applicable).
In-class training progression
Employers can receive a $1,000 milestone payment for each level of in-class training completed, up to 4 levels of schooling (where applicable).
Receive an additional $1,000 milestone payment for each apprentice under the age of 25 and/or apprentice that self-identifies as being part of an under-represented group (for a maximum of $12,000, where applicable).
Completion
Employers can receive a $1,000 milestone payment when your apprentice achieves the highest certification in their trade, either a Certificate of Apprenticeship or a Certificate of Qualification.
Receive an additional $1,000 for each apprentice under the age of 25 and/or apprentice that self-identifies as being part of an under-represented group (for a maximum of $3,000).
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