A one-time award of $1300 is available to students entering an apprenticeship recognized by Skilled Trades Ontario.

Complete an application by clicking on the “Apprenticeship Award Application” link below. Applications are assessed by the RAYS College & Apprenticeships Awards Committee and approved by the RAYS Board of Directors.

We consider applications received at any time of the year. Preference will be given to applications received by midnight on May 8, 2026.

A mentor is assigned to each successful applicant.

If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to apprenticeships@raysawards.com  and we will try to respond within 48 hours.

To qualify for a RAYS apprenticeship award, applicants must:

• Reside within the RAYS Catchment Area.
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Be a skilled trade apprentice with an employer in Dufferin, Simcoe or Grey County.
• Provide the name of a reference person (i.e. teacher, coach or employer) and their contact information.
• Have completed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or will complete it in 2026.
• Be under 25 years of age.
• Be approved by the RAYS College & Apprenticeship Awards Committee and the RAYS Board of Directors.

You can submit your apprenticeship award application at any time. Preference will be given to applications received by midnight on May 8, 2026.

Complete an application by clicking on the “Apprenticeship Award Application” link below. The application must be completed in one sitting and cannot be revised after it has been submitted.  You should have the following information available:

• the name and contact information of your apprenticeship employer. (You can elect to apply while you are searching for an employer, but your application will not be approved until you have an employer.)
• the name and contact information of a reference person (i.e. teacher, coach or employer)

Your application will be assessed by the College & Apprenticeship Awards Committee.

Your will be contacted to arrange an interview with two committee members.

If the committee approves your apprenticeship award, your name and profile will be submitted to the RAYS Board of Directors for approval.

If you are approved by the Board of Directors, arrangements will be made to deliver a cheque to you and obtain your signature on a Letter of Agreement.

A mentor will be assigned to you.