Financial Support for Apprentices

You may be eligible for temporary financial support during the in-school portion of your apprenticeship program.

Two types of financial supports are available while attending apprentice class room training:

Part I / Employment Insurance benefits provided through Service Canada.

Part II / WorkBC Apprentice Services Financial Support managed by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, to assist with your expenses while you attend in-school training and may cover:

• Living Supports to assist with basic living expenses, such as food, shelter and utilities
• Dependent-care / childcare expenses – new cost that is a result of participating in training
• Commuting costs for daily commuting to and from the training location
• Travel costs for relocation to a temporary residence while in training at the beginning and end of training
• Disability related costs – new cost that is a result of participating in training
• Living Away from Home costs to maintain a temporary residence during training

Source: Access Online WorkBC Apprentice Services

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