Apprenticeship

What is Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a training program which is a combination of on-the-job training, work experience and technical training in a trade. From day one, apprentices earn a salary for their time on the job. An apprenticeship training program lasts one to four years depending on the trade.

Are you interested in becoming an apprentice?

If the answer is "yes", check out:

• Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Trade Secrets - Supporting your bright future in the trades. Resources for employers, employees and apprentices. Offers information about training, certification, scholarships, financial assistance and more.
• Apprenticeship News News for Alberta high schools. This electronic newsletter provides up-to-date news about what's happening with apprenticeship and industry training in Alberta.
• Youth in Transition to Apprenticeship (YITTA) This is a pilot project which targets youth from 18 to 30 who are not currently served under the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) or any existing educational support program.
• Step into the Trades Explains the career benefits and what it takes to get your career started in a skilled trade.
• Step into the Trades-Aboriginal Edition Explains the career benefits for Aboriginal people and what it takes to get working in the skilled trades.

For Apprentices and Journeypersons

Are you an apprentice or journeyperson who’d like to keep up to date on what’s happening?

Then check out:

Apprenticeship Update Provides news for tradespeople, apprentices, employer and employee associations and institutions that deliver apprenticeship training and anyone thinking about a career in the trades.

Are you a journeyperson who wants to move from Alberta to another province/country or from another province/country to Alberta?

If so, you’ll want to know about:

Red Seal Program This interprovincial standards program makes it easier for skilled workers to move and work across Canada.

Apprenticeship and Labour Mobility This multi-level initiative helps ensure that qualified, skilled Canadian workers can practise their respective trades across Canada.