Training Tax Credit

Government of British Columbia · British Columbia offers a training tax credit for employers and apprentices participating in eligible apprenticeship programs administered through SkilledTrade…

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Overview

British Columbia offers a training tax credit for employers and apprentices participating in eligible apprenticeship programs administered through SkilledTradesBC. The credit includes a basic component for non-Red Seal training, a completion component for Red Seal and non-Red Seal programs, and an enhanced component for First Nations individuals and persons with disabilities. The credit for apprentices ends December 31, 2028, and for employers ends December 31, 2027.

Eligibility

Employers who employ apprentices in eligible apprenticeship programs administered through SkilledTradesBCApprentices participating in Red Seal (inter-provincial) and non-Red Seal (B.C.-recognized) training programsEnhanced credit available for eligible First Nations individuals and persons with disabilitiesEligible employers in B.C. shipbuilding and ship repair industry

Eligible projects

Basic credit for non-Red Seal training programsCompletion credit for Red Seal and non-Red Seal training programsEnhanced credit component for First Nations individuals and eligible persons with disabilities

Financing terms

Tax credit mechanism for employers and apprenticesThree main credit elements: basic, completion, and enhanced componentsFederal government also provides a separate apprenticeship job creation tax credit for employers

How to apply

1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.

2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.

3Apply on www2.gov.bc.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.

4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.

Additional information

Training tax credit for apprentices ends December 31, 2028 (later than employer credit)Programs administered through SkilledTradesBC, B.C.'s industry training and apprenticeship systemCovers Red Seal (inter-provincial) and non-Red Seal (B.C.-recognized) training programsSeparate credit available for shipbuilding and ship repair industry

At a glanceMaximumVariesProviderGovernment of British ColumbiaDeadlineDec 31, 2027StatusOpenRegionBritish ColumbiaOfficial sourcewww2.gov.bc.ca ↗

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