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An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training, work experience and technical training.
- An apprenticeship is a hands-on training program for people who enjoy learning by doing and earning while learning.
- The training provides access to well-paying jobs that demand a high level of skills, judgment and creativity.
- Employers provide about 90 percent of apprenticeship training in the workplace. The remaining 10 percent involves classroom instruction on theory which is usually delivered at an approved community college or training delivery agent.
- Upon successful completion of the practical and in-school components, an apprentice has an opportunity to write the provincial/interprovincial exam to become a certified journeyperson in a skilled trade.
Cost of an Apprenticeship
| Registration (completion of Contract of Apprenticeship) |
$40 |
Registration in each level of trade school
(usually 2 or 3 levels per trade) |
$400 for 8 week courses
$600 for 10 week courses |
| Write Certificate of Qualification |
$100 |
| TOTAL |
$1340 for entire apprenticeship |
90% of training is on the job as an employee. Wages start low but rise with experience.
Trade school supports: Apprentices are eligible to collect Employment Insurance (EI) for the time they are at trade school (except for first 2 weeks of first course). Apprentices are eligible for up to $125 per week travel allowance to get to trade school.
Loans for Tools program: Apprentices can apply for interest free loan – payable 1 year after completion of apprenticeship.
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