Get financial support to learn new skills – Working UP

You can receive up to $1,000 for a maximum of 52 weeks of training.
You must apply at least 4 weeks before the start of your training program.

Skills for Success can help you improve your:

• reading;
• writing;
• math;
• computer skills;
• communication;
• collaboration;
• problem solving;
• adaptability; and
• creativity and innovation.

You must take your training in the Yukon if it’s available.

What do we cover?

Skills for Success funding can cover direct costs related to the course, program or activity such as: 

• tuition;
• books; and
• course supplies.

Employment Insurance (EI) during training

If you already get EI and we approve your Skills for Success funding, you may be able to keep getting EI for the rest of your claim. 
We’ll work with you to create a funding schedule based on your eligible costs and the program limit.
Application process

1. Email [email protected] for an application package.
2. Complete the application.
3. Request a secure file upload link to submit your completed application to [email protected] or by mail:
   Working UP
   Post-Secondary and Future Skills branch
   Government of Yukon (E-13)
   Box 2307
   Whitehorse, YT 
   Y1A 2C6
4. A Project Officer will review your application. If any information is missing or we have any questions, we’ll contact you.

When will you hear about your application?

We’ll review your application within 2 to 4 weeks. We encourage you to submit your application early to ensure your requested funding is approved before your program begins.
 

We offer funding to help you attend apprenticeship training. The amount you receive depends on::

• program length;
• training location, including if travel is required from your home community;
• your eligibility for Employment Insurance (EI); and
• additional considerations, such as dependent care or disability supports. 

Deadline to apply

You must apply no later than 14 calendar days before your course begins to receive funding for your entire study period.
We will consider late applications. If approved, funding will start from the date we receive your signed application.

What do we cover?

The Apprenticeship Training Support covers some of the following program costs:

• Textbooks allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Travel allowance
• Living away from home allowance
• Dependent care allowance
• Disability support

Your tuition is paid directly to the institution when we enrol you in school.

Employment Insurance (EI) during training

You can apply for apprenticeship-specific Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while you’re attending training. You can receive EI and Apprenticeship Training Support at the same time.
If you’re not eligible to receive Employment Insurance, you may be eligible for a weekly living allowance while you’re in school.
We’ll work with you to create a funding schedule, based on eligible costs, up to the maximum allowable amounts.

Application process

1. Email [email protected] for a training enrolment form.
2. Once we’ve confirmed your enrolment and 6 weeks prior to the start of your course, we’ll send you an application form for Apprenticeship Training Support.
3. Request a secure file upload link to submit your completed application to [email protected] 
    

You can receive up to $26,000 for a maximum of 52 weeks of training.
You must apply 4 weeks before the start of your training program.
Your training must:

• lead to a certificate, degree or diploma;
• link to employment upon completion;
• match to an industry with a labour market need in both the Yukon and where you plan to work;
• be industry-recognized; and
• not be eligible for Student Financial Assistance such as the Yukon Grant or the Student Training Allowance.

You must take your training in the Yukon if it’s available.

What do we cover?

The Employment Skills Development funding covers all or part of the following program costs: 

• tuition;
• textbooks;
• disability supports;
• dependent care;
• transportation; and
• accommodation.

If you’re not eligible to receive Employment Insurance, you may be eligible for a weekly living allowance while you’re in school.

Employment Insurance (EI) during training

If we approve you for funding and you’re currently receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, you may be eligible to continue receiving EI benefits for the remainder of your claim.
We’ll work with you to create a funding schedule, based on eligible costs, up to the maximum allowable amounts.

Application process

1. Email [email protected] for an application package.
2. Complete the application and gather supporting documentation, including:
   • a job search report;
   • your resume;
   • your career plan, action plan or personal statement; and
   • a program acceptance letter.
3. Request a secure file upload link to submit your completed application to [email protected] or by mail:
   Working UP
   Post-Secondary and Future Skills branch
   Government of Yukon (E-13)
   Box 2307
   Whitehorse, YT 
   Y1A 2C6
4. A Project Officer will review your application. If any information is missing or we have any questions, we’ll contact you.

When will you hear about your application?

We’ll review your application within 2 to 4 weeks. We encourage you to submit your application early to ensure your funding is approved before your program begins.
We recommend working with a career counsellor or employment agency when filling out the Working UP – Employment Skills Development application.