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APPRENTICESHIP—WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
Apprenticeship is a hands-on training program for people who want to work in skilled trades or occupations. About 90% of apprenticeship involves on-the-job training by sponsors of training or employers. The remainder involves related theoretical training, usually obtained at a college of applied arts and technology or another approved training delivery agency.
Training agreements between apprentices and their training sponsor or employer are prepared by training consultants of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. In accordance with legislation, each training agreement is an individualized contract or training plan between a person who wants to learn a skilled trade and a training sponsor or an employer.
Apprentices and training sponsors or employers benefit from apprenticeship training. Apprentices learn to become qualified trades people or “journeypersons” while training sponsors or employers gain highly skilled employees with up-to-date knowledge and work techniques. Jobs in skilled trades provide challenging work and good careers.
HOW LONG DOES AN APPRENTICESHIP LAST?
Most apprenticeships take two to five years to complete, depending on the trade. At the time of registration, prior education and related work experience are considered, where appropriate, to potentially reduce the length of the program. Flexible in-school training options are generally available to meet the specific needs of apprentices and their training sponsor or employer.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS?
When a person who wants to be an apprentice has found a training sponsor or employer willing to engage in apprenticeship training, either the person or the training sponsor or employer should contact the local apprenticeship office. A training consultant will arrange a meeting at the workplace to assess the ability of the training sponsor (Seven Generations Education Institute) or employer to train, assess the person, prepare the training agreement or contract and initiate the training.
CAN A STUDENT START AN APPRENTICESHIP WHILE ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL?
Yes. The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program offers students who have completed Grade 10 an opportuninity to become registered apprentices while finishing high school. Eligible students should contact their guidance counsellor, technical director (Seven Generations Education Institute) or local apprenticeship office for more information.
Educational Assistant Apprenticeship Program
Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship Program
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