Canada invests over $74.6M into projects to support apprentice recruitment, retention, training

The Government of Canada is investing over $74.6M through the Union Training and Innovation Program into projects that will support the recruitment, retention, and training of skilled trades apprentices. 114 of the projects—conducted by or in partnership with unions across Canada—will focus on improving the quality of training through the acquisition of equipment and materials, while 10 will focus improving participation in the skilled trades, especially among equity-deserving groups. UTIP is also currently accepting proposals under a new Sustainable Jobs stream to support unions and their partners in the development of green training for workers in the trades.