Canada invests in skilled trade careers

GATINEAU — The Government of Canada is investing in the skilled trades to ensure Canadians have access to apprenticeship training they need to get into in-demand careers. As part of the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy, this year’s call for proposals, which will provide over $25 million exclusively in the 2023-24 fiscal year for projects to support approximately 25,500 apprentices.

Organizations managing training trust funds for Red Seal workers, community colleges, technical institutions, and training providers that deliver technical training to apprentices as part of a curriculum for a Red Seal trade will also be able to apply. This is to ensure as many Canadians as possible can access training that will help them find a good job in the skilled trades.

Applications from unions will be given priority in the assessment process.

Selected projects will help improve the quality of training for apprentices through the purchase of equipment and materials and support the development of environmental skills in the Red Seal trades.

The deadline to apply for funding is September 21.

“Workers are the engine of Canada’s economy, they build the industries that support good jobs and strong communities from coast to coast to coast,” said Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages. “This investment revs Canada’s economic engine and gives apprentices access to high-quality training. It will make sure they are prepared to seize the opportunity of in-demand, well-paying jobs in the skilled trades.”