Published on: 02/03/2023
Dear IUOE Local 793 Signatory Companies:
We are pleased to inform you that CBTU created the "In the Trades" grant funding to support unionized contractors by providing financial incentives to hire, onboard and retain first-year apprentices. Eligible contractors can receive $5,000 for new first-year apprentices and $10,000 for onboarding equity-deserving groups.
To participate, unionized contractors must (a) have less than 500 employees at the time of application, (b) hire a first-year apprentice in one of the 39 approved trades and (c) have signed the Registered Training Agreement prior to hiring an apprentice.
Attached are the program flyers for information on eligibility for the grant and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Please visit https://buildingtrades.ca/inthetrades/ to apply and for further information on grant funding.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact John McCollum at jmccollum@inthetrades.ca or (613) 889-1461.
Best Regards,
Rick Kerr
Executive Director
Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario
Download Letter to IUOE Local 793 Contractor Associations
Download How To Access In The Trades Grant Funding
Download In The Trades - FAQ
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