While apprentices are paid wages at work and are often eligible to receive Employment Insurance benefits during technical training, extra financial support may be required. In addition to wages, there are grants, scholarships, and other financial supports available.
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Government of Ontario
Bridge Training Programs help immigrants assess their skills and transition to employment. Trades occupations are included.
Grand River and Employment Training Inc. Ohsweken, Ontario
Training and employment support is offered to Indigenous clients.
Gwich’in Tribal Council Inuik, NWT
Training and employment support is offered to Indigenous clients.
Hammer Heads
A training program within the construction industry that offers apprenticeship career opportunities to the youth in under-resourced neighbourhoods in the Greater Toronto area. The program is comprised of safety training, hands-on skills development, mentoring and coaching.
Helping Immigrant Reach Employment (HIRE)
HIRE offers careers services and job support to immigrants, including supported referrals to First Aid, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, H2S Alive and Forklift Safety.
Immigrant Employment Council of BC and BCIT
FAST BC (Facilitating Access to Skilled Trades in BC) is a resource for qualified, trained tradespersons. It provides information about trade standards and requirements, comprehensive competency assessment and information about skills gaps.