Sponsoring the next generation of skilled workers is a crucial step to future proofing your workforce. As a sponsor, you have the unique opportunity to invest in your business by training the leaders of tomorrow. Sponsoring can help you build a qualified workforce that
- supports your business and values
- is eager to learn and contribute
- meets the needs of your workplace
- supports the financial stability of your business through cost savings and incentives
The skilled trades are in high demand. More and more people from equity deserving groups are joining the trades, including women, newcomers and people with disabilities. By expanding your reach and supporting apprentices from equity deserving groups you can future proof your workforce even further – workers from these groups often make more loyal employees. Plus, you’ll expand your reach and have access to a larger pool of candidates who are eager to learn.
But employers sometimes find the sponsorship process confusing and time consuming. With the help of Skilled Trades Ontario, the process of taking on an apprentice is now easier than ever! In this section we break down this process into manageable pieces, so you have all the information you need to hire and sponsor an apprentice.