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In apprenticeship, you earn a paycheck from day one with guaranteed raises as your skill level increases. You will learn your trade through hands-on learning, coupled with classroom instruction. Apprenticeship helps you to realize your career goals by providing a great salary and long-term career opportunities.

  • Apprenticeship is post-secondary education like college or university but the big difference is while you are learning a high skilled trade, you are also earning a good wage.
  • Depending on the trade, an apprenticeship can take one to five years to complete.
  • Apprentices earn a national recognized completion certificate upon successful completion of the training.  

Who Can Be an Apprentice?

Most apprenticeship programs require that you be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED. There may be additional requirements for specific program sponsors.

Steps to Becoming an Apprentice

  • Determine the trade/occupation you are interested in
  • Contact the program sponsor to inquire about minimum requirements for the program
  • Complete the program sponsor application process
  • Go through the interview and selection process
  • If selected, sign an apprenticeship agreement and registration form acknowledging the terms and conditions  of the program


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  • Do you want to become an

    Applications Developer?

    Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.

  • Do you want to become a

    Plumber?

    Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems.

  • Do you want to become an

    Ironworker?

    Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.

  • Do you want to become an

    Electrician?

    Perform preliminary work with the material and tools of the trade; residential and commercial rough wiring and finish work including the installation of various kinds of wires, cables, and conduits per the National Electrical Code; industrial lighting and service installation; motors controls and installation including emergency generators, relays, and timing devices.

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