Apprenticeship Grants
AKA: AIGProvided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada - AKA: Employment and Social Development Canada; ESDC; Human Resources and Skills Development (former name)
Service Description
Provides a taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year or level, for a lifetime maximum amount of $2,000 per person.
Information
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
-Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
-Not be a high school student
-Have the required AIG supporting documents. See website for full details
-Be registered with your provincial/territorial apprenticeship authority as an apprentice OR show that you have completed an apprenticeship program as a registered apprentice in a designated Red Seal trade
-Provide proof that you have successfully completed either the 1st and/or 2nd year or level in a designated Red Seal trade OR provide proof of your journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade
-Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
-Not be a high school student
-Have the required AIG supporting documents. See website for full details
-Be registered with your provincial/territorial apprenticeship authority as an apprentice OR show that you have completed an apprenticeship program as a registered apprentice in a designated Red Seal trade
-Provide proof that you have successfully completed either the 1st and/or 2nd year or level in a designated Red Seal trade OR provide proof of your journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Apply online, by phone, in person by visiting a local Service Canada office, or by mailing the application form to the following address: Service Canada Centre, 139 Douglastown Blvd., Miramichi, E1V 0A4
Documents Required:
Required AIG supporting documents * See website for list
Program Hours:
Mon:8am - 9pm
Tue:8am - 9pm
Wed:8am - 9pm
Thu:8am - 9pm
Fri:8am - 9pm
Tue:8am - 9pm
Wed:8am - 9pm
Thu:8am - 9pm
Fri:8am - 9pm
AST Phone hours
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English * Some locations offer French services * Other languages available by phone
Coverage Area:
Kanata / Canada
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Jean Canfield Building, Main Floor, 191 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4L2
- Coverage Area:Queens County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- 491 Main Street, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
- Coverage Area:Kings County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- 371 Main Street, O'Leary, PE C0B 1V0
- Coverage Area:Prince County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- Access PEI, 15 Green Street, Souris, PE C0A 2B0
- Coverage Area:Kings County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- Government of Canada Building, 294 Church Street, Summerside, PE C1N 0C1
- Coverage Area:Prince County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- 48 Mill Road, Wellington Station, PE C0B 2E0
- Coverage Area:Prince County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- See website for days and times location is open
1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time


