EHRC Programs
From hiring incentives and support for specific groups to best practices in DEI toolkits and resources, EHRC offers a number of programs for the sector.
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Current Programs
Destination Trade
Providing financial incentives of up to $5,000 to employers who create new Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for third and fourth-year apprentices.
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- Status
- Active
- Actions
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- Start Date
- November 15, 2023
- End Date
- March 30, 2028
Discovering Potential
Providing funding of up to $24,000 to employers who create internship or training opportunities that help youth attain career skills and experience.
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- Status
- Active
- Actions
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- Start Date
- April 1, 2021
- End Date
- March 31, 2025
Empowering Futures
Providing wage subsidies of up to $7,000 to employers who create new Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for students.
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- Status
- Active
- Actions
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- Start Date
- February 19, 2018
- End Date
- March 31, 2025
Welcoming Newcomers
Funding and resources for employers to recruit and retain internationally trained workers for workplace opportunities in the electricity sector.
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- Status
- Active
- Actions
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- Start Date
- April 19, 2023
- Notes
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Welcoming Newcomers is not accepting new applications at this time. Explore our other wage subsidy programs: Destination Trade, Discovering Potential and Empowering Futures.
Bright Futures Energy Camp
Engaging Indigenous Youth in a hands-on environment to nurture their passion for science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM).
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- Status
- Active
- Actions
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- Start Date
- July 29, 2024
- Notes
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Support or Sponsor a Bright Futures Camp with an Indigenous community-partner in your area! We are planning to lead 8 camps in Western and Northern Canada, in summer 2024! One camp will be coordinated and led in every province/territory west of Quebec, this summer!
Mentor Junction
Mentor Junction is a free mentorship platform to help you build connections and advance your career in the Canadian electricity sector.
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- Status
- Active
- Actions
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- Start Date
- March 8, 2021
- Notes
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Access essential networking resources, meet industry professionals and build connections across the Canadian electricity sector.
Professional Skills Training
Deliver or develop critical skills in the electricity sector. EHRC's Professional Skills Training Program unlocks long-term success in 15 hours or less.
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- Status
- Active
- Actions
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- Start Date
- August 1, 2023
$4,000 in Bursaries for Women Entering the Electricity Industry
EHRC is offering two $2,000 bursaries for women entering or currently enrolled in a trades or STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program.
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- Status
- Complete
- Actions
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- Start Date
- May 1, 2024
- End Date
- July 1, 2024
The Great Canadian Electricity Map
Bringing electricity learning to middle school students nation-wide.
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- Status
- Active
- Actions
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- Start Date
- September 18, 2023