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Pathway Guide to ApprenticeshipWhat is an apprenticeship?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 consists of 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 an Employment Ontario employment and training consultant. In accordance with legislation, each training agreement is an individualized contractor training plan between a person who wants to learn a skilled trade and the training sponsor or employer. Apprentices and training sponsors or employers benefit from apprenticeship training. Apprentices learn to become qualified tradespeople or “journeypersons”, and training sponsors or employers gain highly skilled employees with up-to-date knowledge and work techniques. Jobs in skilled trades or occupations provide challenging work and good careers. Fast Facts
How do I apply?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 apprenticeship staff at the local Employment Ontario office. An employment and training consultant will arrange a meeting at the workplace to assess the ability of the training sponsor or employer to train and assess the person, prepare the training agreement or contract, and initiate the training. For more information, contact:
Apprenticeship Client Services Once you have received your "Offer of Classroom Training Letter" from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, you must complete the registration process by contacting Niagara College’s Registrar’s Office.
Niagara College Apprenticeship Information Line How do I find an employer?Most training takes place on the job; the theoretical training is delivered by institutions such as community colleges and union employer-sponsored training centres. Sources such as job search agencies, temporary employment agencies, websites (trade sectors/associations/unions), job banks, general networking (family, friends, etc.) are the best ways to seek out employer sponsors. Government agencies such as Service Canada can be a good resource. College placement officers have access to quite a number of contacts and resources that can be helpful. Trade UnionsMany trade union centres offer apprentice training facilities. For more information please visit the Apprenticesearch.com List of Trade Unions and Associations. Trade CertificationFor more information please visit the Trade Certification page by Employment Ontario. Grants and IncentivesApplicants may qualify for grants and loans; the following links will be of assistance as to which loan or grant you may qualify for:
Trade Designations
Pre-ApprenticeshipSelection CriteriaTo be considered for the Pre Apprenticeship Training Program, you must:
Three main steps to selection process:
* Priority 1 selection: applicant does not have Grade 12 diploma or equivalent Source: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities website for Apprenticeship |
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