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An Overview of Canada's Job Grant Program avanti.ca
CANADA-YUKON JOB GRANT
HOW DOES IT BENEFIT EMPLOYERS?
This program supports employers interested in investing in training for current or future
employees. Training may be offered by colleges, trade union centres or private trainers. Training can
take place in a classroom, a workplace or online. Costs are shared by the employer and Advanced
Education.
WHAT IS THE GRANT AMOUNT?
• The government-funded Canada-Yukon Job Grant portion for each training participant will be
the lesser of: two-thirds of the actual costs of the training, OR $10,000
• The employer contribution will be a minimum of one-third of the actual costs of training
• Employers with less than 50 employees may use participant's wages, OR replacement wages,
to account for up to 50% of the required one third employer contribution.
• There is a $10,000 lifetime maximum per participant for Canada-Yukon Job Grant.
How can your company apply for the Canada-Yukon Job Grant Program?
• The Yukon government website has all the information you need here; and
• Here is a link to the Application Form about the program.
Additional Resources
If you have questions about the Canada-Yukon Job Grant or need additional help:
Contact the department of Advanced Education at:
Advanced Education
Yukon Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6
Phone: 867-667-5131
Toll-free (In Yukon): 1-800-661-0408, local 5131
Fax: 867-667-8555
Email: aeb@gov.yk.ca
