Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) ends March 31, 2023

AIG-W application deadline for apprentices who progress on or after March 31, 2022 is March 31, 2023

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) pilot project was developed to support women to enter, progress and complete their training in Red Seal trades where they are underrepresented. The pilot ended March 31, 2023.

Complete technical training by March 31, 2023 to be eligible
To be eligible for the AIG-W grant, apprentices must successfully complete the first year (level/block) or second year (level/block) of an approved apprenticeship program between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2023.

The AIG-W application deadline for apprentices who progress on or after March 31, 2022 is March 31, 2023. Applications will not be accepted after this date. Apprentices are encouraged to apply even if they have not yet received supporting documents from their apprenticeship authority. The deadline for submitting supporting documents is 12 months from the application deadline.

Apprentices whose first year (level/block) or second year (level/block) progression date occurs after the AIG-W pilot ends on March 31, 2023 may be eligible for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant.

For more information, please email Employment and Skills Development Canada at ESDC at AG-SA@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.