Group sponsors may apply for the Achievement Incentive on behalf of employers who are part of a ministry-approved group sponsor arrangement. Group sponsors are then responsible for distributing the funds to the employers who provided the on-the-job training within the group sponsor arrangement to eligible apprentices. In situations where the group sponsor directly contributes to… Continue reading How does the Achievement Incentive work for group sponsors?
Topic: Program Overview
My apprentice recently changed sponsors; will the new sponsor receive notification to apply for the Achievement Incentive?
Yes. If the new sponsor meets all of the eligibility requirements and registration records are up-to-date, the application notice or payment will go to the new qualifying sponsor.
Does my apprentice need to wait for the minimum registration period to attend in-class training?
No. Apprentices may attend in-class training before meeting the mandatory minimum registration period. However, if your apprentice attends in-class training before completing the minimum mandatory registration period, you will become eligible for a payment once the registration period is met. Example: Your apprentice completes Level 2 in-class training after 15 months registered as an apprentice.… Continue reading Does my apprentice need to wait for the minimum registration period to attend in-class training?
My apprentice completed Level 1 in-class training through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) or the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program (Pre-App); will I still receive those payments?
Yes. If your apprentice completed Level 1 in-class training through OYAP or Pre-App you will qualify for a payment once all other eligibility criteria are met, including being registered for 12 months in the trade. For youth apprentices, this will include the bonus payment for apprentices under 25 years.
My apprentice has been exempted from some in-class training; will I still receive those milestone payments?
Yes. Apprentices may be exempted from in-class training as part of the ministry’s Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) policy. Exemptions are still considered eligible milestones and you will qualify for a payment once all other eligibility criteria are met. Example: Your hairstylist apprentice completed some formal instruction prior to registering as an apprentice and… Continue reading My apprentice has been exempted from some in-class training; will I still receive those milestone payments?
Will I receive the registration payment?
The registration payment is only for new youth and/or underrepresented apprentices who are in their first Registered Training Agreement and have been registered for a minimum of 45 days. If you take on an apprentice who is not a youth or from an underrepresented group, you will not receive the registration payment. Are you training… Continue reading Will I receive the registration payment?
Who qualifies as underrepresented group?
Underrepresented groups are those who self-identify as female, transgender, Francophone, Indigenous, newcomer, person with a disability and/or racialized.
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.