Financial Incentive

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Tool Grant

A non-repayable tools grant is available for apprentices.

As an apprentice, this grant will help you pay for tools and equipment for your trade.

The amount of the grant depends on the type of trade you’re apprenticing in. $400.00 for Service Trades.

www.ontario.ca/page/financial-supports-apprentices

While Attending In-Class Training

Employment Insurance (EI) for Apprentices in School Training

Apprentices may be eligible to collect EI while participating with in-class training. EI Fast track codes are provided to the apprentice in the letter of acceptance for in-class training.

www.canada.ca

Support for Non-EI Qualified Apprentices in School Training

A financial incentive for apprentices who DO NOT qualify for EI. The apprentice will need to acquire a letter from Service Canada stating they were not eligible for EI before  applying. If approved, this funding comes at the end of the in-class training.

www.tcu.gov.on.ca

Apprentice Development Benefit (In-School Financial Support)

The Ministry of Labour, Training,  and Skills Development offers potential funding support for the following:

• basic living expenses
• dependent care
• commuting and travel
• expenses for living away from home
• special assistance for persons with disabilities

www.ontario.ca/page/financial-supports-apprentices

Apprenticeship Scholarship, Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation

Scholarships available, for students in the horticulture apprenticeship program at an accredited college or university across Ontario. Application deadline – June 30 2023

https://www.ohtf.ca/scholarships

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Loans for Apprentices

Canada Apprentice Loan

The Apprentice can apply for up to $4,000 in interest-free loans per period of technical training. The money will be available to you to help pay for tuition, tools, equipment and living expenses, to cover forgone wages or to help support your family.

www.pca-cal.ca