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Power your Team with Advanced Electric Propulsion Training

The Advanced Electric Propulsion Certification Program facilitated by ACEL Power is eligible for all individuals wanting to upgrade their skills to meet the growing demand in the emerging marine industry. Your employees gain hands-on experience, giving them the edge to be a leader in the field.
There are grants available through the B.C. Employer Training Grant where employers may be reimbursed for a portion of the costs.

BC Employer Training Grant

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Region

British Columbia

This training program is open to BC-based employers and participants working in the marine industry.

Total Grant

Total Grant

Up to $10,000 per participant, capped at $300,000 per employer per year

Funding is provided through the B.C. Employer Training Grant and reimbursed upon successful completion and certification.

Grant Period

Grant Period

Ongoing. Applications Open April 1, 2025.

All training must be completed—and reimbursement claimed—within this fiscal year.

Employer Contribution

Employer Contribution

$2,500 per participant

Employers pay the full training cost upfront. Once certification is completed and proof of payment is submitted, 80% of the cost is reimbursed by the Province of BC.

How It Works for Employers?

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You pay: $12,500 per trainee (80% reimbursed by the BC Government)
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You Pay Trainer $10,000 per participant. (This is reimbursed on completion of the training within 30 days)
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Special Training Tools(All participants Receive Toolsthat include equipment)

Training Toolkit from Trainer

Employers Benefit from receiving up to $10,000 per participant through the B.C. Employer Training Grant + A Hands on Training Toolkit from ACEL Power.

Participants Trained Training Toolkit Criteria
Participants Trained $2,500 Equipment credit
3  participants Credit toward a 2.3m (7.5 ft) RIB with 2 HP motor
10 participants Credit toward a free 50 HP motor
15 participants Credit toward a free 75 HP motor
30 participants Credit toward an 18ft boat with 50HP motor

Referral Program

Earn $500 for every participant you refer or $1000 per participant if you refer a company With more 20 participants. Grow your network, empower your peers, and strengthen the electric marine industry—together.

Participants Trained Training Toolkit Criteria
Participants Trained $2,500 Equipment credit
3  participants Credit toward a 2.3m (7.5 ft) RIB with 2 HP motor
10 participants Credit toward a free 50 HP motor
15 participants Credit toward a free 75 HP motor
30 participants Credit toward an 18ft boat with 50HP motor

 

Why Join This Program?

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Reduce training costs through government funding
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Upskill your team with cutting-edge electric propulsion knowledge
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Receive official certification for every participant
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Unlock exclusive Training Toolkit
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Support clean tech innovation and future–ready business models

Ready to Apply?

Let us guide you through the grant application process and get your team certified.