Support for Employers and Apprentices
Welcome to the Apprenticeship and Employer CLR Funding and Support page. Here, we gather a collection of support and resources designed to empower both apprentices and employers. Whether you’re seeking funding opportunities, looking to enhance your skills through training programs, or searching for mentorship initiatives, our guide can provide you with the insights and tools you need to thrive. If you want to inform us of programs that are not listed please email [email protected].
The Builders of Tomorrow BC Foundation is Now Accepting Applications!
Founded in 2024 by CLR, the Builders of Tomorrow BC Foundation operates independently under a volunteer board of directors. The Foundation provides scholarships and bursaries to support students and professionals pursuing construction-related education and training in B.C.
By empowering the next generation of construction workers and professionals, the Foundation helps remove financial barriers, strengthen the industry, and address B.C.’s skilled labour shortage. Committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, the program ensures that equity and opportunity remain at the forefront. Click here for more information and applying or email [email protected] for more details.
Who Can Apply?
✔️ B.C. residents aged 17–30 enrolled in a construction-related program
✔️ Students in public or approved private post-secondary institutions
✔️ Those demonstrating academic excellence, financial need, and industry
How You Can Help
We encourage you to share this opportunity with your networks!
✔️ Print or distribute the attached posters digitally or in person
✔️ Forward this email to students, apprentices, or training institutions
✔️ Promote the application deadline: May 31, 2025
Employer Federal Support:
- Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit: Employers can receive a tax credit of 10% on salaries for eligible apprentices, up to $2,000 annually per apprentice. Learn more. Deadline: Open
Employer Provincial Support:
- National Apprenticeship Resource: Employer support can be found here.
- Sector Labour Market Partnerships Program: The program supports industry collaboration to address labour market changes and workforce challenges through sector-wide or regional benefits. Get more information for WorkBC. Deadline: Open
- B.C. Employer Training Grant: Funding may cover 80% of training costs up to $10,000 per employee. Get the details at WorkBC. Deadline: This grant is eligible during the fiscal year (April 1-March 31).
Apprentice Scholarships, Grants, Loans and Credits:
Apprentice Federal Support:
- National Apprenticeship Resource: Visit Careers in Trades for a national overview of apprenticeship pathways, resources, and supports for employers and future tradespeople.
- Foreign Credential Recognition Program: The program is open to skilled immigrants seeking to have their international qualifications recognized in Canada to improve labor market integration and support interprovincial labour mobility. For more information click here. Deadline: Open
- Scholarships Available for Aspiring Electricians: For detailed information and how to apply, please visit ebmag.com.
Apprentice Provincial Support:
- StrongerBC Future Skills Grant: Provides up to $3,500 for short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions. Apply online with your BC Services Card Account. Deadline: Open.
- WorkBC Apprentice Services: Offers financial support for apprentices during their schooling, covering living, travel, dependent care, and disability expenses. Apply online for assistance. Deadline: Open
- B.C. Student Loan for Pre-Apprenticeship: StudentAid BC provides loans for foundational or pre-apprenticeship programs in post-secondary education. More details are available through StudentAid BC.
- Training Tax Credit: B.C. residents in eligible apprentice programs may qualify for refundable tax credits, including basic, completion, and enhanced credits for First Nations and people with disabilities, to help reduce costs. Visit the Training Tax Credit for Apprentices webpage for specifics. Deadline: This credit is proposed to be extended to the end of 2025.
- Indigenous Student Awards: Indigenous students in B.C. enrolled in public post-secondary institutions may qualify for scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, aimed at reducing educational barriers. The program supports First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Inuit, and Métis students and is renewable annually. Visit the Indigenous Student Awards webpage for details. Deadline: Applications are open until April 2, 2025.
- Youth Work in Trades Program Connects High School Students to Careers in Construction: The program helps students gain Red Seal Certified trades hours, earn up to 16 school credits, and secure early career opportunities, while employers benefit from sponsoring apprentices.
Health and Wellness Support:
- Long Distance Workers: We are proud to partner with the Long Distance Family, a platform committed to providing specialized services to support workers and their families (spouses and children) when long-distance work arrangements are involved. The contemporary and empathetic approach addresses the complexities that distance employment can introduce into family dynamics. For more information on how this platform can enhance the resilience of workers and their families, please visit longdistancefamily.ca.
Health and Safety Scholarships:
- The Dick Martin Scholarship Award is now open, offering two $3,000 prizes to college or university students in occupational health and safety programs—apply by January 31, 2025, with a cover letter, application, and essay on a high-risk hazard or emerging risk: Details here.
- Women in Occupational Health and Safety Studies. $3,000 scholarship available for recipients. For more information and application details, visit the CCOHS website. Deadline: Applications will be accepted starting April 1 and must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 31 of each year.