Frequently Asked Questions About Apprenticeships

Apply online for Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) Programs.

Please contact your nearest Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Office for a list of training offices at 1-800-248-4823.

Registration can be completed online through your MyTradesecrets account, in-person at the Fairview or Grande Prairie Campus or by emailing a completed registration form to apprenticeship@NWpolytech.ca. Please note that payment can not be taken over the phone until a completed enrolment form is received.

Tuition & Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.

A registration form can be found using the link below.

Yes. You can register for your next period/year five days after your class has started. For example, if you are registered in January’s intake and start class on Monday, you would be eligible to register in your next period/year on Friday morning.

Non-sponsored apprentices may not be eligible for back-to-back schooling. Please contact apprenticeship@nwpolytech.ca or call 1-888-822-2250 with your full name and apprenticeship number so we can look into your eligibility. Alternatively, you can contact the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Office at 1-800-248-4823.

Transcripts can be requested online through your MyTradesecrets account. Course marks can also be viewed through your MyTradesecrets account. Contact AIT with questions or concerns at 1-800- 248-4823.

Once a class is full, students are placed on a waitlist. If an apprentice withdraws from a course, waitlisted applicants will be notified via email in the order they were waitlisted. If you are on the waitlist, please ensure that your contact information is up to date on your MyTradesecrets account so that NWP knows the best method for contacting you.

If you receive an email notifying you of an opening, there is a response deadline to accept the seat.

Full tuition payment is due at the time of registration. You can make online payments through your MyTradesecrets account, by phoning NWP at 1-888-822-2250 with your credit card information, or by submitting a completed form to apprenticeship@NWpolytech.ca. Please note that payment can not be taken over the phone until a completed enrolment form is received.

If you would like your company to be invoiced for your tuition/registration fees, please complete the Apprenticeship Confirmation of Sponsorship. The fully completed Apprenticeship Confirmation of Sponsorship Form must accompany your registration form.

Please note that sponsored students are not able to register for their apprenticeship via the MyTradesecrets online registration system.

Tuition and fee refunds for apprenticeship students are made in accordance with the Academic Schedule Policy.

If apprentices withdraw from training by end of business day prior to the first day of classes, 100% of apprenticeship tuition, program fees, MNIFs, and Students' Association fees paid for the class are refundable. The tuition deposit is forfeited, if applicable.

If apprentices withdraw from training on or after the first day of training, they are not eligible for a refund of apprenticeship tuition, material and service fees, program fees, MNIFs, or Students' Association fees.

Refunds, less the $100.00 administrative fee, must be requested in writing to apprenticeship@NWpolytech.ca as they are not automatically issued.

Yes, you can change to another date within the academic year without penalty. To make changes, email apprenticeship@NWpolytech.ca. Be sure to include your full name, apprenticeship number, the class you are currently registered in and the class you would like to be moved to.

Note:

• If there is no space available, you will be placed on the waitlist.
• The cancellation deadlines mentioned above in "Are there penalties for canceling an apprenticeship class at NWP?" apply here as well.

Inquiries regarding Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) should be directed to the AIT office nearest you. For a listing of offices, use the link below or call 1-800-248-4823.

Confirmation of acceptance into a NWP class will be sent to you via email. You should receive this shortly after you have registered. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please make sure your MyTradesecrets profile information is correct. If changes are required after you have registered for class, please contact Student Services to update your information.

For more information on financing your education, please contact:

The Government of Canada offers CAL funding to apprentices registered in a Red Seal trade apprenticeship program who are currently enrolled in technical training. CAL is intended to help apprentices cover the costs of tuition, tools, and equipment. It helps with living expenses and covers forgone wages. For more information, please contact Financial Aid.

The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) is a taxable cash grant of $1000 per year/level up to a maximum of $2000. The AIG is available to registered apprentices in designated Red Seal trades. The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a taxable cash grant of $2000. This grant helps registered apprentices who have completed their training become certified journeypersons in designated Red Seal trades. Use the link below for more information on these grants.

Northwestern Polytechnic issues T2202 forms for the previous tax year near the end of February. These tax forms can be found in your myNWP Account. If you have not created a myNWP account, one will be created on your behalf when the tax forms are ready. The password will be emailed to you. These accounts normally have the passwords set to your birth date in the format of yyyyMmmdd (e.g., 1992Apr01). The security question is NOT set up when the account is created. You should be prompted to change the password and to set up the security question on your initial login. If not, you can change your password and/or set up the question by visiting the My Profile tab, clicking the Account Information link, and then selecting either the myNWP Password or the Security Question menu items on the left.

To find your tax form, go to the My Finances tab and click the T2202/T4A Tax Forms link. Tax forms are listed for each year you are eligible. If your SIN is not showing, please update that information and click the Save button.

In order to set up a myNWP account, you need your NWP Student ID. You can create your myNWP account by first going to the Self Service home page. Below the login button click Request Account. This will prompt you for your ID, legal First and Last Names, and date of birth, which must be entered in the format shown beside the field. Once the information is successfully entered, your account will be created, and the password will be sent to the email address that we have on file. You can then return to the Self Service home page and enter your username (NWP ID) and password. You should then be prompted for a new password which must fulfill the noted password requirements. You will also be asked to set up a security question that can be used to reset the password or retrieve your username/ID if you forget one or both in the future.

For more help with your myNWP account, use the link below for FAQ's.

Employment Insurance is available for eligible apprentices. The 16-digit reference code will be included in your confirmation email once you have registered for class.

• Employment Insurance: 1-800-206-7218
• Service Canada: 1-800-622-6232