Canada Invests Over $430 Million Over Five Years to Expand Apprenticeship Training
Employment and Social Development Canada announced in Ottawa, Ontario, on October 15 that Ottawa will invest more than $430 million over five years through the Union Training and Innovation Program to expand apprenticeship training capacity in Canada. Secretary of State John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour), made the announcement in Metcalfe, near Ottawa, and invited applications from organizations looking to expand training capacity.
The investment has three streams over five years: $197.2 million for training infrastructure, $135 million for innovation to improve training access, and $100 million for training equipment. Expressions of interest for infrastructure projects are due by November 12, for projects that could launch in spring 2027.
Ottawa said the funding sits within the $8 billion Team Canada Strong commitment, and that the federal government also provides nearly $1 billion annually in apprenticeship supports through loans, project funding, tax credits, Employment Insurance benefits and support for the Red Seal Program, Canada's national trades certification standard.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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