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Organization:
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Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development - Owen Sound Regional Office - Apprenticeship Office
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Phone Numbers:
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519-376-5790
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-838-9468
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Fax:
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519-376-4843
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Address:
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1450 1st Ave W, Suite 100
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6W2
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Intersection:
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14th St W and 1st Ave W
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Location:
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North Grey
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
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Contacts:
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Sophie Kitchen - Service Delivery Manager
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Service Description:
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Registration and support for new apprentices who have arranged a sponsoring employer * prior education and related work experience may be considered * consultation for sponsoring employers
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) - federal grant program
offers a taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year for registered
apprentices once they have successfully completed their first or second
year/level (or equivalent) of an apprenticeship program in one of the
Red Seal trades
Apprenticeship Completion Bonus in Red Seal or Non-Red Seal Trades - Taxable
cash grant of $2,000 is available to registered apprentices after they
successfully complete their apprenticeship training and obtain their
Certificate of Apprenticeship and, where available, their Certificate of
Qualification in any Ontario Red Seal or Non-Red Seal trade
Apprenticeship Employer Completion Bonus - $1000 taxable cash grant for employers for each apprentice they employ and train who completes his or her apprenticeship, receives a Certificate of Apprenticeship and/or Certificate of Qualification
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) - Allows high school students to gain on-the-job experience through work placements and register as apprentices in skilled trades * students complete credits toward both their high school diploma and a Certificate of Apprenticeship * interested students should contact their guidance counsellor, technical teacher or apprenticeship staff at an Employment Ontario office
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program - Job skill development and trade readiness for unemployed people wanting careers in skilled trades * programs are at various community locations, and up to 52 weeks long including a minimum 8-week work placement * free, with costs covered for tuition, textbooks, safety equipment and tools
Support to Non-Employment Insurance Eligible Apprentices During In-School Training - provides up to $1500 of taxable financial supports for apprentices who are not eligible for federal Employment Insurance (EI) who attend full time in-school training at a Delivery Agency approved by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities
Loans for Tools - Loans to newly registered apprentices for purchase of tools * contact office for details on eligibility and amounts available
This office offers on-site exams
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Application:
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Apprenticeship programs -- individuals must first find a sponsor (usually an employer) willing to hire and train them * the individual then applies for the apprenticeship program online
* if the individual is eligible, local apprenticeship staff will contact the individual and sponsor to sign a training agreement * Foreign- trained professionals or trade certification candidates -- contact the Ontario College of Trades for requirements for certification and evaluation of skills
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Apprenticeship programs - Individuals must first find an employer or training sponsor willing to hire and train them * the individual, employer or sponsor then arranges an assessment meeting with apprenticeship staff, who will draw up a training agreement * Foreign-trained professionals or trade certification candidates - Contact the Ontario College of Trades for requirements for certification and evaluation of skills
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area(s) Served:
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Grey, Bruce and Dufferin
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This information was last completely updated on 4/12/2024 |
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