YWITT PRE-APPRENTICESHIP SUBSIDY PROGRAM
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Have you been wanting to explore a career in the trades but cost for training has been a barrier?
At YWITT, we are committed to decreasing barriers, increasing access to skilled trades careers, and creating opportunities for mentorship.
We have heard from our community that one of the barriers to entry in the trades is the cost of tuition, and lost income while pursuing training. To address this barrier, YWITT will support up to 5 women and gender diverse folks who have been accepted into one of the YukonU pre-apprenticeship programs below. Successful applicants' tuition and fees will be paid directly to Yukon University. Housing support may be available.
Participants will be paid a training wage for the duration of their course, reflecting the hours they are present in class.
On October 1st, Yukon University’s intake starts for 2027 programming, and seats fill up fast.
Training Opportunity!
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January 18-June 11, 2027
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January 4-May 21, 2027
Available Programs:
Deadline to apply: September 15, 2026
We encourage you to prepare your transcript documents to be submitted with your applications to Yukon University on or soon after October 1st to increase your chances of being accepted by the university.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for this award you must:
Not have already completed a pre-apprenticeship in the same trade.
Identify as a woman (cis- woman, transgender woman), or gender diverse individual (non-binary, transgender, gender non conforming, etc.)
Identify which pre-apprenticeship program you will be applying for (carpentry or welding)
Be a Yukon resident and be legally permitted to work in Canada
Declare any other education funding.
YWITT reserves the right to prioritize applicants who are experiencing financial or social barriers to entering the skilled trades, or reside outside of Whitehorse.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO EMAIL:
Fill out a YG participant information form (we will send you)
Proof of Yukon Residency (License, utility bill, lease agreement/letter for landlord)
As a part of this program successful applicants will be asked to participate in leadership and other YWITT paid training, career tracking, and program evaluation.
Recipients will be responsible for taxes owed on the training wage.
Questions? Email us at julaine@yukonwitt.org or text/call us at 1-867-667-4441.
With special thanks to:
AT YWITT