Gatineau – Skilled trades jobs are essential to ensure our homes, businesses and public spaces are safe, functional and well maintained. The Government of Canada is investing in apprenticeship training to grow a larger, certified, diverse and inclusive trades workforce.
That is why the Minister of Jobs and Families, Steven MacKinnon, announced that the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy’s Investments in the Training Equipment stream will open for proposals on March 19, for Canadian organizations to submit applications.
Through funded projects, the Government of Canada will be supporting the purchase of modern, up-to-date training equipment and materials that meet industry standards, and will help improve the quality of training for apprenticeships in Red Seal trades. Eligible organizations include unions representing Red Seal trades workers, organizations managing their own training funds, and training providers that provide technical training to apprentices as part of a recognized apprenticeship program or a Red Seal trade.
Organizations interested in applying can submit their applications electronically on the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) portal starting on March 19. Creating a GCOS account is a one-time process that allows organizations to apply for various funding opportunities with Employment and Social Development Canada in a secure web environment.
“Canada is facing an urgent need to build more homes faster and to meet the demand of a growing Canada. By investing in modern and state-of-the-art training equipment and materials, we are laying the foundation for young people to start rewarding careers in the trades and take advantage of the tremendous opportunities available to them in a number of skilled trades, including in the housing construction sector.” – Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Jobs and Families