EI for apprentices during full-time technical training

Apprentices who leave work to attend full-time technical (block-release) training can get Employment Insurance regular benefits while in class. You serve the one-week waiting period only once for the same apprenticeship program.

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How to reach them

1. Apply on their application form.
2. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is canada.ca/.../ei-apprentices.html.

Good to know

• For whomApprentices referred to full-time technical training by their province, territory or school.
• CostFree
• Their stepsGet your 16-digit reference code from your province, territory or training school. Apply online for EI regular benefits, up to seven days before your last day of work. Enter your reference code in the application. Check your status in My Service Canada Account.

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