Apprenticeship Programs
Want to learn a skilled trade and earn money while doing it? An apprenticeship is an agreement between a person (an apprentice) who wants to learn a skill and an employer who needs a skilled worker. Most of the education is on the job, but supplemented by courses at a training institution.
Are you an apprentice in one of the 52 Red Seal trades? You may be eligible for up to $4000 in federal government grants.
The Basics:
- Apprentices earn wages while learning their trade.
- Each province or territory has its own list of designated trades that are eligible for apprenticeship programs.
- Successful completion of an apprenticeship program leads to certification, which will enable you to work in that field.
- Earning a Red Seal endorsement means that your skills will be recognized from province to province.
Helpful Web Sites:
- Learn what apprenticeships and designated trades are, who sponsors apprenticeships, and how to qualify for a Red Seal Program endorsement so that your skills are recognized across the country.
- Apply for an Apprenticeship Incentive Grant of $1000 per year after completing your first or second year (level) of an apprenticeship program in one of the Red Seal trades.
Review your province or territory’s government Web site for information about apprenticeships and certification: