Call for Proposals for Investments in the Training Equipment Stream of the Union Training and Innovation Program launched today
News release
Eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for funding to support apprentices in completing their training
July 23, 2018 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada
Canada’s changing economy and investments in infrastructure make skills training critical to our future. Union‑based skills training is a key element to achieving the Government’s commitment to get more people working in the skilled trades.
That is why today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced the launch of the Call for Proposals for Investments in the Training Equipment Stream (Stream 1) of the Union Training and Innovation Program and encouraged Red Seal trade unions and training trust funds representing workers in the Red Seal trades to apply for funding.
Through the Investments in the Training Equipment Stream of the Union Training and Innovation Program, successful applicants will receive financial support to purchase up-to-date training equipment and materials so trades workers can get the skills they need on the job. Working with unions to advance skills training reflects that the Government is committed to getting more people working in the skilled trades, including supporting such key groups as women, Indigenous people, newcomers, persons with disabilities and racialized persons.
To further support key groups so they can succeed in the skilled trades, the Government of Canada announced three new initiatives in Budget 2018: a Pre-Apprenticeship Program, an Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women and the Women in Construction Fund.
Together, these initiatives will support Canadians so they can find good jobs, have fulfilling careers and contribute to making Canada’s economy more prosperous for everyone.
Quotes
“Making sure every Canadian has an equal and fair chance at success is not just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do. That’s why our government is supporting unions to help the next generation of tradespeople and apprentices, especially those who face barriers to enter the trades, get the skills and training they need to succeed and build better futures for themselves.”
– The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour
Quick facts
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The Call for Proposals will remain open for eight weeks, with a closing date of September 17, 2018.
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The Government of Canada is investing approximately $8.5 million in this call for proposals.
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The Union Training and Innovation Program was launched last year with approximately $10 million for the first year and $25 million annually.
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Since the inception of the Canada Apprentice Loan in January 2015, more than 58,000 loans totalling over $224 million have been provided to apprentices.
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Since the introduction of the apprenticeship grants, over 779,300 grants have been provided to apprentices. This includes close to 558,400 Apprenticeship Incentive Grants and almost 220,900 Apprenticeship Completion Grants and represents more than $1 billion in funding.
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Carlene Variyan
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour
Carlene.Variyan@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
819-654-5611
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
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