Grants and Contributions:

Title:
2026 Heat & Frost Apprenticeship Skills & Upgrader
Agreement Number:
020819025
Agreement Value:
$25,571.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 8, 2025 - Dec 7, 2028
Description:
The Investment in Training Equipment Stream aims to improve the quality of training of apprentices in Red Seal trades...The stream supports projects that demonstrate a need for training equipment or materials that meet industry standards or investments in new technology to train apprentices in the Red Seal trades.
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of the Investment in Training Equipment Stream are:.• an increase in the number of individuals participating in funded projects that participate in skills training activities.• an increase in the number of individuals participating in funded projects reporting an increase in skills after program intervention.• an increase in the number of individuals participating in funded projects who report they are employed in a skilled trade.• an increase in the number and type of project partners, such as:.o unions.o employers.o Indigenous organizations.o educational institutions.o non-profit organizations.o for-profit organizations.o provincial or territorial government.o municipal governments

Location:
Lakeside, Nova Scotia, CA B3T 1L1
Reference Number:
014-2025-2026-Q3-00003
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107633992
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Heat & Frost Insulators 116
Recipient's Legal Name:
Local 116 International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax West
Federal Riding Number:
12007
Program:
CAS Investments in Training Equipment – Grant
Program Purpose:

Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy provides funding to encourage Canadians to explore, prepare for, participate and succeed in apprenticeship and careers in the skilled trades. It also aims to encourage the development of innovative approaches to improve apprenticeship outcomes, including improving the participation and success of equity-deserving groups, and enhancing employer engagement of apprentices.

Coverage:
National