An apprenticeship is a pathway to a rewarding career in the trades.
As an apprentice, you take classes and learn your trade by working under the direction of experienced workers – and get paid while you do it.
What is it?
Watch this video to learn what an apprenticeship is and how to set yourself up in high school to succeed.
How do I start?
The majority of people when asked do not know how to start an apprenticeship. This video breaks down the 4 different methods to begin.
Follow the path.
Once you get on the apprenticeship pathway it’s easy to follow. During your apprenticeship you’ll spend about 85% of the time learning by working on the job and the rest of time is in a classroom at an approved community college or training delivery agent.
Apprenticeship training costs a fraction of a traditional college program. It’s an amazing way to get an education without going into debt.
There are 144 trades in Ontario over 4 different sectors.
Of those trades 23 are compulsory - meaning you must be a journeyperson or an apprentice to work perform work in that profession. There are 57 Red Seal Trades - meaning you can work in any province in Canada if you have your Red Seal.
Skills are in demand.
According to Statistics Canada and the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, Canada needs more than 160,000 apprentices in the next 5 years. There are more people retiring from the workforce right now than entering.
Seize the opportunity!