The objective of the Apprenticeship START program is to encourage employers to register, retain and support their apprentices to completion during their apprenticeship journey. The START program has a focus of small to medium-sized businesses/organizations including not-for-profits and social enterprises that have business locations and jobs in Nova Scotia. Companies with headquarters outside of Nova Scotia are eligible to apply only if they also have a physical location in Nova Scotia.
Employers can receive up to $25,000 in funding for the duration of the apprenticeship. If the employer hires an apprentice from an equity-deserving group, the funding increases to $30,000.
For more details on eligibility, please see the Apprenticeship START Fact Sheet
How to Apply for START Funding
- Review the Apprenticeship START Program Guidelines
- Review the Apprenticeship START Program Q&As
- Complete an Apprenticeship Agreement with your apprentice and the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. An Industry Training Consultant (ITC) will review your application and determine eligibility. Visit our Contact Us page for a list of Industry Training Consultants by trade/region.
The objective of the Apprenticeship START program is to encourage employers to register, retain and support their apprentices to completion during their apprenticeship journey. The START program has a focus of small to medium-sized businesses/organizations including not-for-profits and social enterprises that have business locations and jobs in Nova Scotia. Companies with headquarters outside of Nova Scotia are eligible to apply only if they also have a physical location in Nova Scotia.
Employers can receive up to $25,000 in funding for the duration of the apprenticeship. If the employer hires an apprentice from an equity-deserving group, the funding increases to $30,000.
For more details on eligibility, please see the Apprenticeship START Fact Sheet
How to Apply for START Funding
- Review the Apprenticeship START Program Guidelines
- Review the Apprenticeship START Program Q&As
- Complete an Apprenticeship Agreement with your apprentice and the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. An Industry Training Consultant (ITC) will review your application and determine eligibility. Visit our Contact Us page for a list of Industry Training Consultants by trade/region.
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Employers can now complete and submit apprentices' Records of Employment (ROEs) online. MORE INFO at the Service Canada website...
Employers can now complete and submit apprentices' Records of Employment (ROEs) online. MORE INFO at the Service Canada website...