Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (formerly: Ministry of Colleges and Universities Ontario) – Achievement Incentive (AI)

ByMaurice

Description:

The Achievement Incentive is a grant program that helps employers train apprentices by reducing some of the cost of training and that 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.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is up to $17,000 to eligible employers when apprentices meet training and certification milestones, including:

  • $1,000 registration payment for each newly registered apprentice to the ministry 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);
  • $1,000 milestone payments for each level of in-class training completed by the apprentice, up to a maximum of four levels;
  • 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);
  • an additional $1,000 payment once the apprentice achieves the highest level of trade certification in their respective trade, such as Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of Qualification.
  • 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).

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be a corporation or unincorporated businesses that is subject to Ontario income taxes;
  • have a Federal/Ontario Business Number;
  • have an address or permanent work site in Ontario;
  • be an approved ministry sponsor for apprenticeship; and
  • have registered a training agreement with an apprentice in a prescribed trade regulated under the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, 2021 (BOSTA).

Other Things to Note:

“Under-represented Apprentice” is a registered apprentice who self-identifies as female, transgendered, Francophone, Indigenous, newcomer, person with a disability and/or racialized.

Program Contact:

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About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Ontario to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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