Imagine having one-on-one post-secondary training and learning all the theory and practical lessons of your chosen career … now imagine being paid for it!
With almost 300 apprenticeable occupations and trades in Canada today, apprenticeship training touches every aspect of our lives: from the homes we live in; to the cars we drive; to the food we eat. It’s an established form of post-secondary education that allows apprentices to “earn while they learn” - opening doors to a wide range of rewarding and well-paying careers.
Apprentices not only learn skills in a classroom, they receive paid on-the-job training with an employer:
- Depending on the occupation or trade, an apprenticeship can take two to five years to complete.
- Apprentices usually spend 40 to 44 weeks a year on the job and go to school for 6 to 8 weeks, again depending on the trade and jurisdiction.
- Apprentices must find an employer and may need to pay tuition fees for in-school training.
- Apprentices earn a salary on the job from their first day.
- Apprentices receive a Certificate of Qualification in a designated trade.
Apprenticeship programs are regulated by our provincial and territorial governments. Much like the driver license registration system in Canada, each province or territory has its own government apprenticeship office that assists apprentices in obtaining their certification. The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship is responsible for the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program. The “Red Seal” allows qualified tradespeople in 50 different occupations to work in any province or territory without having to write additional exams.
Being paid well to do work you enjoy in a stimulating environment that offers great opportunities for professional development and advancement … what’s not to like about that?
Apprenticeship is a first choice career option.
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum-Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) plays an integral role in bringing together the key players within the apprenticeship community - including government, business, labour, the Inter-Provincial Alliance of Board Chairs, educators and equity groups. CAF-FCA works to strengthen relationships, provide opportunities to discuss the challenges facing apprenticeship training in Canada, and help develop solutions to address those challenges.
Funded by the Government of Canada’s Sector Council Program
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With almost 300 apprenticeable occupations and trades in Canada today, apprenticeship training touches every aspect of our lives: from the homes we live in; to the cars we drive; to the food we eat. It’s an established form of post-secondary education that allows apprentices to “earn while they learn” - opening doors to a wide range of...
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