Value
Maximum of $6,000Description
The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) helps you pay for expenses while you train as an apprentice in a Designated Red Seal Trade where women are underrepresented.
- The AIG-W is a taxable grant worth $3,000 per level, awarded to registered apprentices.
- You must complete your first year/level (or equivalent) to apply for the AIG-W.
- You can apply for this grant twice during your training (for a maximum of $6,000).
- You can apply for your second AIG-W after completing your second year/level (or equivalent) of training.
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible for the AIG-W, you must:
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
- not be a high school student
- have the required AIG-W supporting documents
- be registered with your provincial or territorial apprenticeship authority as an apprentice in an eligible designated Red Seal trade where women are underrepresented.
- The following five designated Red Seal trades are not eligible for the AIG-W:
- Baker
- Cook
- Hairstylist
- Landscape-Horticulturist
- Parts Technician (Parts person)
- be registered with your provincial or territorial apprenticeship authority as an apprentice in an eligible designated Red Seal trade where women are underrepresented.
- provide proof that you have successfully completed, on or after April 1, 2018, either your first or second year or level in a designated Red Seal trade
- self-identify as a woman.
Eligibility while attending school:
You can apply for the AIG-W if you meet the eligibility requirements and you are a:
- registered apprentice enrolled in adult learning classes;
- registered apprentice taking professional development courses; or
- Quebec apprentice completing your vocational training.
Eligible Expenses
Expenses while you train as an apprentice.
Deadline Date
March 31, 2023Contact
Contact Name: Apprenticeship Grants Western Processing Centre Service Canada Centre
Phone Number: 1-866-742-3644 (toll-free)