Nunavut

Adult Learning and Training Support

Easy application

Tax filing not required

The Adult Learning and Training Support (ALTS) program helps you while you undertake training or upgrading. It increases your chances of finding and maintaining employment.

ALTS normally only funds training programs that are a year, or less, in duration and that will lead to employment.

Training funded under the ALTS generally falls under two categories:

  • Training that directly leads to employment after it is completed, and
  • Work readiness or upgrading training

Examples of ALTS funded programs include:

  • Apprentice Technical Training.
  • College Foundations program.
  • Training in Office Administration, Skilled Trades Worker, Adult Basic Education, Heavy Equipment Operator training, Camp Cook, and more.

Note that the Adult Learning and Training Support is complimentary to FANS (Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students) in that programs eligible for ALTS funding are not eligible for FANS funding and vice versa.

ALTS beneficiaries can receive funding support for several training expenses.

To get the Adult Learning and Training Support (ALTS):

  • You must be a Canadian Citizen or have permanent resident status.
  • You must be a resident of Nunavut if you are accessing Territorial funding.
  • You must be in need of skills training to be competitively employable.
  • You must be 16 years of age or older.

Visit the program eligibility section to see what programs are eligible for support under ALTS.

Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.

Direct Deposit Information is required for Identification.

Application for ALTS is different for each person. All interested applicants must speak to a Career Development Officer (CDO) to discuss their personal situation and eligibility.

Please click here to view the contact information for Career Development Offices.

  • You will need to complete Employment Assistance Services (EAS) and Adult Learning and Training Supports (ALTS) application forms.

  • Complete your application and send it and your acceptance letter (from your training institution) to your regional Career Development office (CDO).

  • Complete an action plan with your CDO and wait for your CDO to review your eligibility.

  • If you are approved, you will sign a sponsorship agreement outlining your responsibilities and the consequences for not living up to these. You will also need to provide banking information so that you will be able to have your sponsorship funding deposited.

  • You will need to call Top of the World or e-mail [email protected] in order to arrange your travel to your training location.

  • You may also need to submit receipts to your CDO and potentially complete an after-intervention survey.

ALTS applications should be submitted no later than 30 days in advance of the course start date.

  • July 15 for Fall courses
  • November 15 for Winter Courses
  • March 1 for Spring/Summer Courses

Last reviewed: September 22, 2026