Wage Subsidies

Apprenticeship For a person who wants to be a certified trade journeyperson, apprenticeship training offers paid on-the-job learning and sponsored technical training. An employer pays an apprentice an incremental, industry-established wage while learning on the job. The Apprenticeship Branch sponsors an apprentice's technical training at school.

Employment Manitoba offers wage subsidies to employers to assist with the cost of on-the-job training for potential new employees.

Manitoba Mentorships Under Manitoba Mentorships, employers are eligible to receive a wage incentive to assist in the creation of new positions. Employers who are able to provide an average of 8 to 16 hours per week of part-time career-related employment experiences during the school term are eligible to receive wage incentives for up to 200 hours of employment.

High School Apprenticeship Program The High School Apprenticeship Program links high school students still in school with employers who own trade-related businesses and can train promising young workers part-time employment. Employers hiring high school apprentices may be eligible for a student wage subsidy through the government's Career Focus Program.

Urban/Hometown Green Team creates meaningful and career-oriented summer employment for students and youth aged 16 to 24 years. Participating employers provide a variety of community development opportunities that improve neighbourhoods, promote community involvement and help develop young leaders.