The Basics

Apprenticeship is the entry point and the path to a rewarding career in a skilled trade.  New apprentices see their skills and income grow because of the on-the-job and in-school technical training they receive. They create real value for their employer and opportunities for themselves. 

Apprentices who complete program requirements and pass the required exam(s) receive a Certificate of Qualification* and journeyperson status.

While they are apprentices, they earn while they learn in a partnership with their employer or sponsor and the provincial/territorial government. 

More than 200 different trades offer apprenticeship training in Canada.  These trades address a wide variety of interests.  For example, some trades may involve work indoors while others work outdoors. All trades offer training with the latest technologies, and will give you the skills that you need for a rewarding career.

Do you want to know more?

Select a trade category or trade in the “Information Finder” to find more information.

* The term used for trade certification varies by province and territory.