Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship

The NEW! Skills Symposium was Launched at SCNC 2023, in Winnipeg

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Monday, May 29, 2023

Skills Symposium at the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition, in Winnipeg, on May 25 and 26.

Key Points: 
  • Skills Symposium at the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition, in Winnipeg, on May 25 and 26.
  • The goal of the Skills Symposium is to connect with other professionals, gain new perspectives, and expand the participants’ knowledge on the skilled trades and technologies.
  • "The Skills Symposium is a great opportunity for industry professionals to network and discuss the current and future landscape of occupations in the skilled trades and technologies.
  • It also allows us to gather the skills community to highlight these rewarding careers,” said Shaun Thorson, Chief Executive Officer, Skills/Compétences Canada.

Government of Canada invests in training to help workers across Canada become certified in the skilled trades

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

The UTIP supports union-based apprenticeship training and works to reduce barriers to participation and success in Red Seal trades.

Key Points: 
  • The UTIP supports union-based apprenticeship training and works to reduce barriers to participation and success in Red Seal trades.
  • The first stream, Investments in Training Equipment, helps unions across Canada improve the quality of training through investments in equipment and materials.
  • Through the UTIP, the Government of Canada provides $25million annually to support union-based apprenticeship training, innovation and enhanced partnerships in the Red Seal trades.
  • The Government is also working with the provinces and territories to harmonize apprenticeship training requirements in targeted Red Seal trades.

Government of Canada invests in training to help Canadians become certified in the skilled trades

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The first stream, Investments in Training Equipment, helps unions across Canada improve the quality of training through investments in equipment and materials.

Key Points: 
  • The first stream, Investments in Training Equipment, helps unions across Canada improve the quality of training through investments in equipment and materials.
  • This investment will help Canadians, including Canadians from key groups facing barriers, get the training they need to launch exciting and well-paying careers in the trades."
  • Through the UTIP, the Government of Canada provides $25 million annually to support union-based apprenticeship training, innovation and enhanced partnerships in the Red Seal trades.
  • The Government is also working with the provinces and territories to harmonize apprenticeship training requirements in targeted Red Seal trades.

Government of Canada launches new Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women to help them get certified in Red Seal trades - apply today

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

These include loans, tax credits, Employment Insurance (EI) benefits (during in-school training), project funding and support for the Red Seal program.

Key Points: 
  • These include loans, tax credits, Employment Insurance (EI) benefits (during in-school training), project funding and support for the Red Seal program.
  • Additionally, the Government is working with the provinces and territories to harmonize apprenticeship training requirements in targeted Red Seal trades.
  • The Apprenticeship Completion Grant is a taxable grant of a maximum of $2,000 available to registered apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship training and obtained their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade.
  • The Union Training and Innovation Program supports union-based apprenticeship training, innovation and enhanced partnerships in the Red Seal trades.