Overview
Apprentice education programs allow you to earn money while you learn.
There are periods of training, however, where you in a classroom and are not working on the job site. You are responsible for paying for this classroom instruction.
There are many ways to meet the costs of this part of your apprenticeship education program.
Employment Insurance
You may be eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) during your classroom instruction. This support is provided by the Government of Canada.
Apply as soon as you stop working to ensure you get these benefits when you need them.
If you have applied for - or are already receiving EI benefits you must give the Canada Revenue Agency the information they need about your classroom instruction to process your application.
Read about Employment Insurance for apprentices.
Apply online for Employment Insurance.
Loans and grants
You can apply for apprenticeship loans through:
- Alberta Student Aid
- the Government of Canada (Red Seal trades only)
Scholarships
More than 900 scholarships are awarded to apprentices every year.
Scholarships can help you pay for your classroom instruction. You need to apply to be considered for a scholarship.
If you are a high school student taking the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and/or Career and Technology Studies (CTS), you may be eligible for High School Apprenticeship Scholarships.
Applications and eligibility criteria vary by scholarship program.
Read about scholarship opportunities for apprentices.
Contact
Connect with Apprenticeship and Industry Training:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Toll free: 1-800-248-4823 (in North America)
Phone: 1-403-476-9757 (International)
Fax: 780-422-3734
Find an Apprenticeship and Industry Training Office near you.