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There are various financial supports to help you during your apprenticeship. Make sure you take advantage of them! Contact our team if you need help understanding eligibility requirements or to get more information.
CLAC is committed to helping you pay for the education you need to succeed in your career. That’s why we financially assist our apprentices with their tuition costs.
You must be a member with CLAC to take advantage of this incentive. If you are not a member but are looking for work contact our Central Jobs team today!
Apprentices registered in a Red Seal trade apprenticeship program can receive up to $4,000 in CAL per period of technical training. You can receive these loans for up to five periods of technical training. Your loan will be interest-free for up to six years as long as you are confirmed as being registered in a Red Seal trade apprenticeship program. You do not have to make any loan payments while your loan is in interest-free status.
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Unlike other post-secondary students, an apprentice can collect employment insurance (EI) while attending technical training.
You can apply for EI online no more than seven days before your last day of work. You will need an employment insurance reference code to access the apprentice application form. You will find this code on your registration confirmation letter.
Be aware that you may not receive EI payments for up to four to six weeks after you start classes. Plan to have alternative financial arrangements in place during this time.
Take advantage of a range of federal tax credits and incentives apprentices can benefit from, including:
ADB provides financial supports for apprentices while they are attending full-time in-class training. Eligible costs include:
Once you attend full-time block of schooling you’ll get further information on this incentive from your college’s MLITSD Consultant. Keep a heads up in your inbox the first 1-2 weeks of school!
Tools Grant is non-repayable, taxable cash grant available only in Ontario for apprentices to help pay for trade-related tools and equipment. The amount of the grant depends on the type of trade you’re apprenticing in. For construction and industrial trades, the amount is $600.
Eligibility requirements include:
You’ll need your personal information, apprenticeship information (including sector, trade name, and Client ID #) and direct deposit banking information to complete your application.
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