1. Apprenticeship Preparation
“Hands-on Training for those who enjoy learning by doing”

2. Why be an Apprentice? Earn money while you learn on the job
May be eligible for incentives
Automatic college enrolment
Hands on training – 10% in class
Entrepreneurship opportunities for licensed trades people
Labour Market demand

3. What is an Apprenticeship?
Employment – full time or part time
Approximately 2 – 5 years in length
Legal contract between the Apprentice, Employer and Ministry
NOTE: Both the apprentice and the employer are responsible for updating the Ministry on any changes in employment status, address, business status and contact info.

4. Eligibility Employed by an Employer in the trade
Meet the min. age requirement of 16 (parental consent under age of 18)
Have a grade 10 or 12 depending on trade requirements
Demonstrated interest in the trade
Strong work ethic
Strong foundation in math & sciences for some trades

5. Types Voluntary/ Unrestricted:
Passing the Certificate of Qualification Trade Exam is NOT mandatory however employers do consider trade licensing as an indication of competency.
Certification is an ASSET
Compulsory/ Restricted:
Require that all workers must have passed the Certificate of Qualification Trade Exam to be licensed to work legally in that trade.
Certification is MANDATORY
Red Seal:
Certified tradesperson to work anywhere in Canada; trade exams based on industry standards developed and recognized inter-provincially; Successful candidates receive a ‘Certificate of Qualification’ with the ‘Red Seal’ attached.

6. Approaches: Ontario Youth Apprentice Pgm
Funded by the Ministry; administered by School Boards
Co-op program with trade
Opportunity to ‘test the waters’ while earning a credit towards OSSD
Accelerated OYAP programs are available for eligible students offering the first level of apprenticeship college training, while completing the regular co-op credit

7. Approaches: Pre-Apprenticeship
Assist clients facing specific job search challenges e.g. newcomers, woman new to the workforce, at-risk youth, criminal record, etc.
Programs are FREE and must offer the following:
Assistance overcoming specific challenges
First level of apprenticeship college training
8-week work placement opportunity

8. Approaches: Co-Op College Diploma Program
Delivered by the colleges, in partnership with the ministry and trade employers
Covers apprenticeship theory component and approximately 6 months of trade experience
Graduate as registered apprentices with a college diploma
NOTE: students responsible for tuition; still must find an employer to complete the mandatory trade experience.

9. Approaches: Find an Employer
Legal contract between the apprentice, employer and ministry
Employed by an Employer in the trade
Meet the minimum age and eligibility requirements
Once employed, candidates contact the local Apprenticeship Office to identify the Training Consultant assigned to their employer (by postal code)
Request Apprenticeship Registration meeting with their Training Consultant and Employer

10. Final Step: Examination
Format: multiple choice, written
Passing Mark: 70%
# of Attempts: as many as is reasonable
Fee: $100 per attempt
Supports/ Study Aids:
Apprenticeship training manual
Preparation handout
Breakdown of exam
For red seal, sample questions available
Translators
Sign Language Interpreters or readers
Private booths
Note:
Study materials and preparatory course are at the applicant's discretion
Appointment for support services is at client discretion and responsibility; an interview is required to prove practitioners' eligibility.

11. Getting There 1) Apprenticeship: 2) Trade Certification:
People interested in skilled trades who do not have the necessary skills and experience
Determine Career Goal
Job Search Training
Apprenticeship Office
Apprenticeship Registration
2) Trade Certification:
People that have developed the skills of their trade other than as a registered apprentice in Ontario, and who want to work in a trade
Assessment
Complete Application
Examination

12. Getting There: RNC Schedule an appointment with a Case Manager
Required to attend the following workshops:
Resume/ Cover Letter
Successful Interview Skills
Tapping into the Hidden Job Market OR
2-day Fast Track

13. Incentives: Apprentice
Provided by EO Service Provider:
Apprenticeship Scholarship
$ when registered in upgrading program; $ upon completion.
Provided by Ministry:
80% of college training costs are covered by the province
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
Maximum of $ (Red Seal Only)
Apprenticeship Completion Grant
$ (Red Seal and Non-Red Seal trades)
Tools: Loan For Tools
Maximum $800 for tools and equipment
Tools: Trades Person Tool Deduction
Maximum of $500/ year

14. Incentives: Employer Provided by EO Service Provider:
Apprenticeship Employer Signing Bonus
Maximum of $ ($ when registered with ministry; $ after 1st 6 months of employment and completion of the training plan).
Provided by Ministry:
Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit
Maximum of $
Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit
Maximum of $40,000.00
Co-operative Education Tax Credit
Maximum of $ / student per work term
Tradesperson Tool Deduction
Maximum of $500.00/ year

15. Apprenticeship Offices
Barrie: 34 Simcoe St
Mississauga: The Emerald Centre, 10 Kingsbridge Garden Cir, Ste
Pickering: 1420 Bayly St, Unit
Toronto: 625 Church St, 1st Fl

16. Apprenticeship Office Services
Trade Certification Application Assessments
Exam Facilities
License Renewals
Information & Advising
NOTE: Toronto Office offers 2 exam sessions daily, 5-days a week. Bookings are required for clients using support services

17. Links Employment Ontario: www.ontario.ca/employmentontario
Federal Red Seal Program:
Ministry of Revenue:
Working in Canada:
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum:
Skilled Trades – A Career you can Build on:
Apprentice Search:
Tradeability:

18. Questions & Comments