Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit
Canadian Revenue Agency
Receive a 10% Tax Credit to Cover Trade Training Wages.
The Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit offers a 10% tax credit to cover salaries and wages paid to training new apprentices in all trade professions in Canada.
Funding Amount
Up to 10% of eligible salaries and wages paid to apprentices after May 1, 2006 to a maximum $2,000/year/apprentice.
Eligible Applicants
Canadian employers; eligible apprentices must be working towards certification in one of the Red Seal Trades.
Eligible Activities
For the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit, only Red Seal Trades are eligible for funding. Some of the common trades eligible for the program include: Automotive Service Technician, Cabinetmaker, Drywall finisher and Plasterer, Hairstylist, Industrial Electrician, Ironworker, Landscape Horticulturist, Metal Fabricator, Plumber, Roofer, Tool and Die Maker, and Welder.
Deadline to Apply
Available for ongoing applications.