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Apprenticeship Achievement Incentive (employer and group sponsor milestone payments)

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development

Up to $17K

Up to $17,000 per employer in total: $1,000 registration payment (max $2,000 with extra), $1,000 per in-class level up to 4 levels (max $12,000 with extra), $1,000 on certification (max $3,000 with extra).

Pays employers and group sponsors at apprentice milestones: registration, each in-class level, and certification.

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Who qualifies

Eligible employers and group sponsors of registered apprentices. The ministry notifies sponsors automatically when milestones are reached, then sends a link to a one-time online application. Higher payments for apprentices under 25 and/or from under-represented groups.

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Good to know

  • Funding: Per-milestone amounts as listed; payment triggered by ministry notification.
  • Notes: Same page lists federal Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (10%, up to $2,000/apprentice/year), which belongs in the federal file.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“up to $17,000 to eligible employers when apprentices meet training and certification milestones.” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-07 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.