WILWorks program — Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing

📋 Eligible Entities - Primary Applicant: Employers in the advanced manufacturing industry - Participant Requirements: Employees must be aged 15 to 29 years old - Industry Focus: Organizations operating in advanced manufacturing sectors - Entity Types: Private employers, manufacturers, and production facilities actively hiring for skilled trades roles ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Amount: 50% of participant wages - Maximum Support per Participant: $5,000 - Repayability: Grant (non-repayable) - Matching Requirement: Employer covers remaining 50% of wages - Program Duration: 8 to 20 weeks per participant - Calculation Example: If participant earns $10,000 over the program period, employer receives up to $5,000 ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Participant Wages: 50% wage subsidy for eligible young employees - Pre-Apprenticeship Training: Wages during structured pre-apprenticeship program delivery - Skilled Trades Development: Salary costs while participants develop competencies in advanced manufacturing trades ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Program Duration: Participants must be engaged for a minimum of 8 weeks and maximum of 20 weeks - Age Restriction: Employees must be between 15 and 29 years old at time of hire - Pre-Apprenticeship Requirement: Participant must be enrolled in or complete a recognized pre-apprenticeship program - Employer Contribution: Employer must pay the remaining 50% of wages - Industry Compliance: Employer must operate within the advanced manufacturing sector - Payment Structure: Subsidy provided based on documented wages paid during program period