Offered by Employment and Social Development Canada
ESDC — Apprenticeship Service Program
- Maximum amount
- $5,000
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- Quebec
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
Employers can receive a financial incentive of $5,000 to hire first-year apprentices in 39 Red Seal trades, and an additional $5,000 if the apprentice belongs to an underrepresented group.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in the target province (required)
- Hire apprentices
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Official program website
Page updated on September 30, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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