Description
The Working UP program can help you:
- take the next steps toward your work or learning goals;
- improve literacy and essential skills;
- increase your workplace skills and experience, including apprenticeship;
- get workplace or learning support; and
- explore options for self-employment.
Benefit Amount
- N/A
Eligibility Criteria
Benefits for:
- tuition and textbooks;
- financial support for your personal needs such as childcare;
- living supports while in training;
- training-related costs such as travel and local transportation;
- supports if you have a disability; and
- a set amount of financial support for apprenticeship training.
Application Process
To start the process, speak with a case manager. They’ll help you create a plan and apply to the program. There’s no cost for this service.
Find a Working UP case manager:
Employment Central
#202, 204 Black Street
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2M9
Phone: 867-393-8270
E-mail: ec@northwestel.net
Contact:
If you have questions or need help finding a case manager, phone 867-667-5906, toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5906 or email edu-pslm@yukon.ca.