Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) 

Under the existing AIG, apprentices are already eligible for a $1,000 grant when they complete the first and/or second level of their apprenticeship program in a designated Red Seal Trade (interprovincial license) trades, to a maximum of $2,000. 

Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) 

The ACG provides $2,000 to eligible apprentices who successfully complete their apprenticeship training and receive their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade on or after January 1, 2009. 

For more information, visit the Service Canada website.

Job Connect

Job Connect is a program designed to assist unemployed youth gain the skills and knowledge they need in order to improve their employability and develop skills relevant to their specific career goals. Job Connect recognizes the value-added training provided through the apprenticeship program and wants to support both the employer and the OYAP student.
 
One component of Job Connect, of particular interest to employers, is Job Development Placement Support (JDPS).  Recognizing the degree of supervision and the amount of time it takes to train a new employee in an apprenticeable position, JDPS is able to provide a training subsidy. This service has considerable flexibility in negotiating and deciding both duration and subsidy level for the placement based on the participant and the type and amount of training provided. Job Developers provide ongoing support to both the employer and the student throughout the placement.

Employer Responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to provide the participant with adequate supervision, and meet all their terms and conditions under the Employment Standards Act.  

Place participants on the company's payroll and follow the same policies and procedures as for other regular employees.

Not be directly related to the person they are hiring (i.e. spouse, sibling, child).

Comply with all applicable federal and provincial Occupation and Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and any relevant standards.

Have appropriate WSIB or equivalent coverage, as well as third party liability insurance.

Be licensed to operate in Ontario.

Comply with applicable labour relations legislation and any collective agreement provisions governing the assignment of work, including the contracting out of work.

Not displace existing staff in any way by hiring through the Job Connect program.

Comply with all applicable federal and provincial human rights legislation, regulations and any other relevant standards.

Comply with protection of privacy legislation.

Training Subsidy
Employers will be reimbursed for up to $4.00 per hour for a negotiated number of weeks. Participants must be on the employer's payroll and be paid at least every two weeks. Employers must keep an accurate attendance record of the days and hours worked by the participants and payments made. 

This information must be submitted to the Program Delivery Agency immediately upon termination of placement for reimbursement.

Site Visits

Staff of The Family Y Community & Employment Services will conduct periodic on-site visits to monitor the participant's progress in learning the job and to provide support to either the employer or the participant as needed.

To speak to a Job Developer about the Job Connect program contact The Family Y Community & Employment Services