Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy – Investments in Training Equipment
Changes to Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Investments in Training Equipment (CAS-ITE)
Note: An Information session will now be offered for this funding opportunity. See below for details.
You can now apply to the CAS-ITE by mail. See the Apply page for more details.
The Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy - Investments in Training Equipment (CAS-ITE) will now accept applications on an ongoing basis.
Funding priorities for the CAS-ITE may change. Prior to applying, check this funding page to ensure that you have the most current and up-to-date information.
Applications will be assessed as they are submitted. Funding decisions will be made on an ongoing basis following Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) standard timelines. Funding decisions can take up to 4 to 6 months.
- Application period:
- Continuous intake starting March 19, 2025 Open
- Funding amount:
- Up to $5,000,000 per project for a maximum of 36 months.
- Who can apply:
- Unions representing workers in the Red Seal trades; organizations managing training trust funds for unions representing workers in the Red Seal trades; or training providers that provide technical training to pre-apprentices and apprentices as part of a recognized apprenticeship program for a Red Seal trade.
- What this funding opportunity offers:
- Funding for projects that demonstrate a need for trades training equipment and materials that meet industry standards or invest in new technology to train pre-apprentices and apprentices in Red Seal trades.
Information sessions
We’ll hold information sessions to give an overview of this funding opportunity. You can take part online or by teleconference.
- September 23, 2025 at 11:00 am, EDT (French)
- September 23, 2025 at 1:00 pm, EDT (English)
If you want to participate, send an email to EDSC.SCA.EQUIP.MAT-EQUIP.MAT.CAS.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
In your email, specify your preferred language (English or French) and if you need accommodations by September 16, 2025. We’ll send you the instructions on how to attend.
Help and contact information
General information
For all inquiries, please contact us via the email below.
Email: EDSC.SCA.EQUIP.MAT-EQUIP.MAT.CAS.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Accessibility and disability help
If you need help or accommodations, please contact us via the email below.
Email: EDSC.SCA.EQUIP.MAT-EQUIP.MAT.CAS.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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