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WHY HIRE A YOUTH WORK IN TRADES APPRENTICE?

Help build the next generation of skilled trades people in BC. When you invest in a youth apprentice you’re investing in your business – and your trade.

  • Secure your workforce – Transfer valuable knowledge from your retiring workers and create loyal employees for the future. Apprentices keep your business current.
  • Trained to your needs – Your apprentice is trained to suit the specific needs of your business. From trades secrets to company procedures, they learn the trade your way.
  • Return on investment – Employers who hire apprentices report higher sales, increased profits and are eligible for tax refundable credits under the Federal government.

Download employer sponsor info sheet

EMPLOYER SPONSOR PDF

RECEIVE TAX CREDITS

Hiring a youth apprentice makes good business sense. The Provincial and Federal governments provide income tax credits for employers of apprentices registered in SkilledTradesBC apprenticeship programs.

As an employer sponsor you can:

  1. Claim 10% of eligible apprentice wages per year for Red Seal trades
  2. Get $1.47* back for every $1 you invest in apprenticeship training
  3. Claim 20% of eligible apprentice wages per year for non-Red Seal trades 

“I take pride in the fact that we show our apprentices the entire construction process—from foundation to interior finishing. They’ll have those skills.”

-Graham Reid South Delta, BC Red Seal Carpenter Founder and Owner of MP Construction Ltd
*Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Study

Learn more about tax employer credits

Tax Employer Credits

WHAT DOES AN EMPLOYER SPONSOR DO?

As an employer sponsor you have certain responsibilities:

  1. Mentor and provide work-based training opportunities for apprentices to learn the skills of the trade
  2. Monitor your apprentices progress and provide feedback where needed
  3. Track and report your apprentice’s work based training hours

 

HIRE AN APPRENTICE

Apprentices today are being taught the latest techniques to help you succeed in a changing workplace. Hire a motivated individual who can bring the newest techniques to your workplace.

“Apprentices have a reason to stick around, they aren’t just workers, they are great long term employees. Take the initiative and teach them everything you know.”

-Brutus McCarron, Automatic Service Technician & Owner, Kalum Tire
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