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Apprenticeship Fees -
lists application, program and book fees
Grants &
Tax Deductions
Employment Insurance
Provincial
Assistance (living away from home allowance, travel, disability,
child care etc.)
Funding Assistance for First Nations Bands or Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF)
Financial
Assistance for a Start-Up Business
Scholarships
& Awards
Income Tax Information
Monthly Budget
Apprenticeship is a cost-effective choice in comparison to most post-secondary training options. Apprentices are paid as they learn on the job and funding supports are available for them when they begin their in-school portion of their training. Many apprentices complete their training with no debt and additional assistance is available for those that choose to further their career!
The Manitoba Government covers the major portion of tuition fees for apprentices when they attend technical/in-school training. As a result, apprentices pay much lower tuition fees in comparison to most other post-secondary options. In some cases, employers may also choose to assist their apprentice with tuition fees and books, which makes an apprenticeship a cost-effective education alternative.
The Federal Budget of May, 2006 proposed the following funding measures
related to apprenticeship;
| Apprenticeship
Incentive Grant $1,000 apprenticeship incentive grant for apprentices. Payment of the grant is conditional on the approval of funds for the program. Applications must be submitted to Service Canada. |
| NEW-Tuition
Fee Income Tax Rebate Apprentice graduates are eligible to receive a 60% income tax rebate on eligible tuition fees (includes personal tuition fee contributions and tuition fee contributions paid on your behalf by the provincial government). Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate helps support recently certified Journeypersons while living and working here in Manitoba. |
| NEW-Cooperative
Education & Apprenticeship Tax Credit The Co-operative Education Tax Credit is expanded and renamed the Co-op Education and Apprenticeship Tax Credits. A new component added April 9, 2008, called the Journeypersons Hiring Incentive (J-HI) provides a tax credit to employers of recent graduates of apprenticeship programs. |
| Employer
Job Creation Tax Credit Up to $2,000 is available to employers who hire apprentices. |
| Tradeperson's
Tools Deduction The new tradesperson's tools deduction provides employed tradespersons with an annual deduction of up to $500 to help cover the cost of new tools necessary to their trade. The deduction applies to the total cost of eligible tools in excess of $1,000 acquired by an employed tradesperson. *Apprentice Mechanics - Additional tool deductions are available. |
| For more information
about these federal government initiatives refer to the
links above, OR, call toll-free at 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232)
Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (1-800-465-7735
- telecommunications device for the hearing impaired/deaf).
General inquiries can also be directed to Service Canada
by phone at 1-866-742-3644 or 1-866-909-9757 (for the
hearing impaired). The 2006 Federal Budget Announcement is also available. The sections relating to apprenticeship can be found by selecting the “Quick Index” tab and “Apprentices” in the alphabetical index. |
Other Federal Cost Incentives:
| Capital
Cost Tool Deduction The Capital Cost Allowance for Tools has received an increase to $500 from the $200 limit on the cost of tools eligible for the 100 percent capital cost deduction. The CCA is a non-refundable tax deduction that reduces taxes owed by permitting the cost of business-related assets (i.e. tools) to be deducted from income over a prescribed number of years. You can calculate your CCA claim by using the back of Form T777, Statement of Employment Expenses, and enter the amount on the applicable line on the from of the form AND on line 229 of your return. |
| For further information about the Capital Cost Allowance, refer to the link above or contact the Canada Revenue Agency directly by phone at 1-800-959-8281. |
Other Provincial Cost Incentives:
| CareerFocus
Program Employers receive a wage incentive to assist in the creation of new career-related positions for Senior Years Apprenticeship Option students and benefit by having interested and motivated employees. |
| For further information about the CareerFocus
Program, refer to the link above or contact the MB4Youth
Division directly by phone at 204-945-3556 or toll-free at 1-800-282-8069 (ext. 3556) |
As an apprentice, you may be eligible to receive employment income support from Service Canada while attending apprenticeship technical/in-school training.
To collect EI, you must have;
Instructions to apply for EI Benefits;
For more information and to receive an application contact Service Canada-Employment Benefits or 1-800-206-7218
*If you work for a relative, Revenue Canada makes the decision as to whether your employment is insurable. This process can delay benefits for a number of weeks while a ruling is being made. Contact Revenue Canada and verify if your employment meets the eligibility requirements criteria for Employment Insurance Benefits prior to the start of training.
Living away from home allowance, travel, disability, child care etc.
This funding is offered through Employment Manitoba. On the first day of technical/in-school training, you will be asked to submit your application for further funding assistance as noted below.
To be eligible you must:
Employment Manitoba determines the amount of funding participants may
receive. Eligible costs may include:
Tuition - Employment Manitoba pays all tuition
costs (less required participant contribution) for EI insured
individuals in apprenticeship training.
Living Allowance- Participants who are EI active
will receive EI benefits during in-class training.
Child Care – Assists with additional costs
of supervised care while in technical training. Receipts may
be requested.
Commuting Allowance –If you have travel
more than 60 kilometers each day to get to and from the training
institution, based on standard mileage charts used by the Employment
Manitoba.
Living-Away-From-Home Allowance-If you maintain
a primary residence and pay for a second residence while in technical
training.
Travel Assistance-To help pay transportation
costs between your home and the place of technical training at
the beginning and end of your course.
Disability Allowance-If you are disabled and
need special arrangements or a device in order to participate
in the course. “Disabled” means having a persistent
physical, mental, psychiatric, sensory or learning impairment.
If you have questions regarding your eligibility for provincial assistance, contact Employment Manitoba , 1-800-523-4732
* Apprentices who do not meet the criteria above may be eligible for funding assistance through the Apprenticeship Branch.
If you belong to a First Nations Band they may help cover the costs of travel, tuition, books, emergencies or living-away-from-home-allowance. The Manitoba Métis Federation may also help with costs. To be eligible for financial help, you must be Métis, non-status,or Inuit and have lived in your region for six months.
Contacts for Regional Area Management Board:
Interlake: 204-646-2706
Northwest: 204-638-9485
The Pas: 204-623-5701
Thompson: 204-677-1430
Southeast: 204-754-2721
Southwest: 204-725-7520
Winnipeg: 204-947-9287
When your receive your Technical Training Notice in the mail from the Apprenticeship Branch consult your Band or Manitoba Métis Federation Regional office and ask them to write a letter addressed to you identifying what they will pay for. Bring this letter to your first day of class and forward a copy to:
Manitoba Competitiveness, Training and Trade
The Apprenticeship Branch
Director of Field Operations
1010-401 York Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3C 0P8
Financing opportunities are available to encourage aspiring journeyperson's
to further their career and become their own entrepreneur.
Presently, the Canadian Youth Business Foundation is offering
start-up financing of up to 15,000 for entrepreneurs between the ages of
18-34. More information is available at the CYBF website.
Other contacts:
Canada
Business-Services for entrepreneurs
Women's
Enterprise Centre
The full cost of your technical/ in-school training may be considered for a tax credit even though as an apprentice, the majority of your tuition cost is covered by the government. You will receive a Manitoba Education Tax Credit Form-T2202A from the college you attended to claim on your Income Tax forms. You will also receive a T4A/E for outlining your tuition fees.
Where do I get my T2202A form?
Other Common Questions:
Q: I got a T4A/E in the mail and it says I received a bursary, I didn't
get money?
A: The student seat cost is paid on their behalf. Students
are only responsible for paying their personal contribution (approx $200/yr).
Q: Do I have to claim my T2202A?
A: Yes, this is a school tax credit.
Q: I’ve done my income taxes and I owe. My accountant says it’s
because of my schooling. Why?
A: It may be because you didn’t claim the T2202A.
Q: I’ve lost my T4A/E, or I’ve recently moved who do I call
to ensure that I receive my T4A/E?
A: Call the Apprenticeship Branch.
Q: Can I pick up my T4A/E?
A: No, for FIPPA reasons.
For further information about Apprenticeship and your income tax, contact
the Canada Revenue Agency at
1-800-959-8281.
You will want to set a budget for your technical/in-school training period. It should be based on your experiences and your expected income. This worksheet will help you estimate a monthly budget. Fill in the sections that apply to you.
Be sure to:
Download the Monthly
Budget Worksheet
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