Our Apprenticeship Program Has Some Exciting Updates!

At Merit Ontario, we’re proud to announce that our Apprenticeship Program is growing—and we’re now sponsoring apprentices in nine skilled trades!

This expansion means more opportunities for employers to train the next generation of skilled trades professionals with the full support of a trusted Group Sponsor. Whether you’re a small business or a larger construction company, we’re here to simplify the apprenticeship journey so you can focus on hands-on training while we handle the rest.

What Does Merit Ontario Bring to the Table?

As an approved Group Sponsor in Ontario, Merit Ontario takes the guesswork and paperwork out of the apprenticeship process. We offer employers a structured, supportive framework to help apprentices stay on track and succeed in their training—from registration to certification.

We now sponsor apprentices in the following trades:

  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (313A)
  • General Carpenter (403A)
  • Electrician – Construction & Maintenance (309A)
  • Sheet Metal Worker (308A)
  • Plumbing (306A)
  • Welder (456A)
  • Truck and Coach Technician (310T)
  • Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313D)
  • Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (421A)

How We Support Employers and Apprentices

When you partner with Merit Ontario, you gain access to:

Administrative Support – We take care of registration, compliance tracking, and reporting, so you don’t have to.
Mentorship Resources – We support your trainers and journeypersons with trade-specific guidance and mentorship tools.
Funding Guidance – We help identify applicable grants and tax credits and assist with the application process.
Tools & PPE – We provide apprentices with trade-specific toolkits, codebooks, and PPE at no cost to the employer.

With Merit Ontario as your Group Sponsor, you get the confidence of knowing your apprentices are supported every step of the way—while you get to focus on developing talent on the jobsite.

Interested in joining our Apprenticeship Program?
Visit www.meritontario.com to learn more or contact our Apprenticeship Support Team today.