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Applying for the AIG

Who can apply for the AIG

To be eligible for the AIG, you must be:

• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
• out of high school
• a registered apprentice with an employer, training trust fund, union training centre, joint apprenticeship training committee, or apprenticeship authority
• in a Red Seal trade program that is designated as such in the province or territory where you are registered as an apprentice
• able to show progress within an eligible apprenticeship program by proving that you have successfully completed either the first or second year/level (or equivalent), through supporting documents.

To find out more about the eligibility criteria in your province or territory click on the list where you are registered as an apprentice.

How to Apply for the AIG

When to Apply for the AIG

Eligible apprentices are able to apply for the AIG now.

You can apply for the grant if you have completed your in-school technical and on-the-job training for the first or second year/level (or equivalent) of your apprenticeship program on or after January 1, 2007.

You will have until June 30 of the subsequent calendar year to submit your application. For example, if you complete year/level 1 (or equivalent)  in February 2007, you will have until June 30, 2008 to apply.