Governments at the provincial/territorial level and federally offer a number of financial incentives to help employers who hire and train apprentices.
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Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Industry Training Tax Credit
Based on wages an employer pays an eligible apprentice before December 31, 2019. The tax credit is refundable, but must first be applied against total income tax payable. An eligible employer’s principal business is constructing, repairing or converting ships. Eligible apprentices are registered with the Industry Training Authority and enrolled in an eligible program.
The Employer’s Training Tax Credit
A refundable tax credit for employers of apprentices enrolled in programs administered by the Industry Training Authority. The tax credit includes three elements: the basic tax credit, the completion tax credit and the enhanced tax credit.
New Employer Hiring Grant
A $1,000 grant accessible to employers who are engaging in apprenticeship for the first time and have not previously employed an apprentice.
Paid Work Experience Tax Credit
Employers can claim a percentage of apprentices and newly certified journeypersons wages up to a maximum dollar amount.
Employer Wage Incentive – Workforce Expansion
This program builds employer/employee relationships which promote the development of our unemployed by gaining skills that ultimately result in long-term sustainable full-time employment. The component also aims at encouraging the hiring of individuals from select groups.
Employer Wage Incentive One-job Pledge
In an effort to retain young professionals, employers are able to access a wage incentive when they hire a recent post-secondary graduate in a job related to their studies.
JobsNL Wage Subsidy Program
Provides a 50% subsidy to a maximum of $8/hour for between 10 and 26 weeks, with maximum funding per position of $7,280.
START Program
Encourages small businesses to hire Nova Scotians requiring work experience. Financial incentives can be used to pay wages, mandatory employment-related costs, training costs or other costs related to hiring a new employee.
Training On-the-Job Program
Provides a wage subsidy to small and medium employers to hire and train unemployed or under-skilled workers. Training can be up to 52 weeks, may be delivered on the job site, with a training provider or both. Employers are expected to hire the trainee when training ends.
NEW – Graduated Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (GAGE)
The Graduated Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (GAGE) provides payments to employers who hire and train apprentices in 130 eligible trades.