Working UP (Yukon)

What you will need

• ✓ Meeting with a Working UP case manager to create a plan
• ✓ Documentation showing you are not self-sufficient in the labour market
• ✓ For registered apprentices: coordination with an Industrial Training Consultant at the Yukon Apprenticeship Office

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Government of Yukon to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. Depending on your needs, you may receive funding for tuition and textbooks, living supports while in training, training-related costs such as travel and local transportation, and financial support for personal needs such as childcare. There is also a set amount of financial support for apprenticeship training and specific supports if you have a disability. This is for you if you are a Yukon resident who is struggling to find a job that pays enough to cover your basic needs and the needs of your dependents. There is no fixed deadline, but you must apply before you commit to your activity; for example, if you want to go to school, you must send your application before you apply to the school. Approval for funding is based on matching the priorities of Government of Yukon to your specific needs. They will consider your personal situation, the needs of your community, and the current state of the Yukon labour market. Ask Government of Yukon during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Government of Yukon whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be 16 years or older and out of the public school system. You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and expect to remain so. Additionally, you cannot be "self-sufficient" in the labour market, which means you cannot get and keep employment that meets your basic needs and the needs of your dependents.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Permanent resident
• ✓ Open to trades students
• ✓ Resident of Yukon

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

• Case ManagementAvoid trying to fill out the application alone. Instead, work closely with a case manager to develop a plan that proves you are not self-sufficient in the labour market. Schedule an initial meeting with Employment Central or your local outreach office.
• SupportAvoid waiting until you are accepted into a program to seek help. Instead, connect with your Industrial Training Consultant through the Yukon Apprenticeship Office if you are a registered apprentice. Email them or call 867-667-5298 to start the process.
• StrategyAvoid committing to a school or training provider before your funding is approved. Instead, submit your Working UP application first to ensure your costs are covered. Document your specific financial gaps clearly for your case manager.
• RealismAvoid assuming the funding covers every possible expense. Instead, ask your case manager for a detailed list of what constitutes "living supports" and "personal needs" in your specific case. Get these details in writing before you enroll in a program.

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