Underrepresented groups are those who self-identify as female, transgender, Francophone, Indigenous, newcomer, person with a disability and/or racialized.
Apprenticeship: Achievement Incentive Program
Will I get the enhanced payments for youth and underrepresented groups?
If your apprentice is under the age of 25 and/or from an underrepresented group, you qualify for extra funding of up to $2,000 per training milestone, including a registration bonus. The exact amount will depend on the number of criteria your apprentice meets: Your apprentice is… Bonus Payment …under 25 years or from an underrepresented… Continue reading Will I get the enhanced payments for youth and underrepresented groups?
Will I be subject to any ministry audits?
Yes, we may conduct audits to ensure that our funding is distributed correctly. As part of the audit, we may request documentation about your apprentices’ training and employment status. Audits are conducted no more than once a year.
Will I receive a cheque or direct deposit?
Your payments will be issued through direct deposit. When you apply you will be asked for your banking information. Have a direct deposit form or void cheque ready when you apply.
Are payments taxable? Do I need to report them on my taxes?
Yes. Payments you receive through the Achievement Incentive program are taxable and you need to report the funds on your tax return.
How will I know which apprentice/milestone a payment is for?
After your application is approved, you will receive an email notification confirming your eligible apprentices. You will also receive a notice for every future milestone payment.
When will I receive my payments?
As part of our service standard, your first payment will be processed within 8 weeks after you apply. Any subsequent payments will be processed within 2-3 weeks of apprentices achieving their training milestones and will be deposited directly into your bank account.
How long do I have to apply?
Although there is no application deadline, we encourage you to apply as soon as you receive your eligibility notice to maximize the number of payments you receive under the Achievement Incentive program. Unless you apply, any qualifying milestone payments, including bonus payments, will lapse after 365 days.
If I sponsor apprentices in more than one trade, which trade code should I use on my application?
Use the trade code that is provided in your eligibility notice so we can properly process your application. Once your application has been granted, you will receive milestone payments for any of the trades that you are approved to train for.
Do I have to apply every time my apprentice hits a milestone?
No, you only need to apply once. After your application is approved, any eligible milestone payments will be automatically deposited into your account, including those for new apprentices or apprentices that you train in a different trade. Keep your registrations up-to-date to make sure that we have all of your apprentices and their qualifying training… Continue reading Do I have to apply every time my apprentice hits a milestone?