How do I apply for Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities?

Visit Canadian Tooling & Machining Association's website for application instructions.

Who administers Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities?

This program is administered by Canadian Tooling & Machining Association.

Are there similar programs to Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Workforce Development & Training category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

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Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities

Canadian Tooling & Machining Association

👥 Workforce Development & Training🏪 Small Business👔 Hiring📚 Training🗺️ Provincial🏭 Manufacturing

Wage subsidies for precision metalworking in Ontario

Funding

Up to $20,000

Deadline

Jan 12, 2026

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

If your licensed company is part of Ontario's precision metalworking sector, you could get a nonrepayable contribution of up to $5000 per placement, up to three placements, to help subsidize the wages of new hires or the upskilling of existing employees.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Non-repayable contributions to eligible employers to subsidize the wages of new hires or existing employees participating in experiential work placements. Provides funding up to $5,000 per placement for up to 4 candidates, along with support in candidate matching and program monitoring.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: machining, tool & die making, mould making, jig & fixture building, automation/robotics, additive manufacturing, precision metalworking sector

Region: Ontario

Other Criteria: Employer must have a candidate before applying, Employer must have identified a job title with a corresponding job description, Employer must agree to follow or develop industry-specific Technical Learning Outcomes (TLOs), Employer must permit monitoring visits during the work placements, Employer must pay each candidate an hourly rate (at least minimum wage)

🏆 Detailed Application Guide

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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Contact CTMA to express interest
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📤Submission Method: email
📅Key Dates: March 31, 2025Application period opens
January 12, 2026Application period closes
March 20, 2026All placements must be completed by
🔄Intake Type: fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: Evidence of wages paid, signed by both the employer and the participant
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📎Optional Documents: Other documentation that may be requested in support of the experiential work placement(s)
📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB
✉️Supporting Letters: No specific letters of support or reference are required.

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: wages paid to new hires
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📏Expense Caps: Funding is 50% of wages paid to a maximum of $5,000 for each EWP.
💳Payment Model: reimbursement

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 50%
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
📚Stacking Rules: Applicants may stack program funding with other federal, hiring incentives where applicable.
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: Submit evidence of wages paid, signed by both the employer and the participant.

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: final only
📑Reporting Requirements: Follow or develop a list of Technical Learning Outcomes (TLO’s)
Submit a copy of a Ministry-approved Registered Training Agreement (RTA)
Provide access to the participant and the trainer for periodic monitoring visits
Prompt response to telephone calls, emails, and/or questionnaires from CTMA
Submit evidence of wages paid, signed by both the employer and the participant
Provide a final evaluation that includes an assessment of the skills the trainee has achieved
🔍Audit Requirements: Employers must allow monitoring visits during the work placements.
📢Branding Requirements: This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
🗄️Record Retention Period: 7 years