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Among Ontario’s many occupations and career paths, the government has designated 144 recognized trades with apprenticeship programs. These recognized trades offer career opportunities in every region of the province within key industries to include mechanical, electrical, automotive, manufacturing, building and service.
Trades in Ontario have different requirements depending on whether they are compulsory trades or non-compulsory trades and in trades with exams, you can earn a Certificate of Qualification. Certificates of Qualification are valued by employers and for some trades it is possible to get a Red Seal endorsement. The Red Seal Program is national program that sets common standards to assess the skills of tradespeople across Canada. The Red Seal endorsement promotes excellence to employers, instills pride in skilled workers, and facilitates labour mobility.
While recognized trades vary across Canada and internationally, there are ways for experienced workers to have their qualifications and skills recognized in Ontario.
Find more detailed information on trades that interest you.
APPRENTICESHIP
APPRENTICESHIP
WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
Apprenticeship is a work-based training program for people who want to work in a skilled trade or occupation. It is also a post-secondary education pathway that provides access to well-paying jobs that require a high level of skill, judgment and creativity. Apprentices are paid while gaining work experience and their wages increase with their skill level. About 90% of apprenticeship training takes place in the workplace, while the remainder consists of theoretical instruction, usually obtained at a college of applied arts and technology or other approved training delivery agency. Apprenticeship training is delivered in partnership by the MTCU and the College. Training agreements between apprentices and sponsors are registered by the MTCU in accordance with legislation. Each individualized training agreements represents workplace training that the sponsor agrees to provide to someone who wants to learn a skilled trade.
Learn and Earn - Trades
Learn and Earn - Trades
Did you know...
TRADESPEOPLE ARE AMONG THE HAPPIEST WORKERS IN THE COUNTRY
TRADESPEOPLE FEEL A STRONGER SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND PURPOSE
TRADESPEOPLE HAVE MORE FUN AT WORK
To find out why, we are pleased to invite parents--and students--to hear an enlightening presentation from noted Canadian career researcher, Dr. Jon Callegher.
Dr. Callegher's data-informed examination of job/work/life satisfaction reveals those engaged in Skilled Trades professions are among the most fulfilled in their careers.
5 Reasons Poster - Pastry Chef.pdf5 Reasons Poster - Automotive Service Tech.pdf5 Reasons Poster - Plumber.pdfEvent Recording
Event Recording
Build A Dream
Build A Dream
Build A Dream is all about empowering young women to explore and pursue careers that are traditionally male dominated, such as Skilled Trades in the Construction, Motive Power, and Industrial sectors. In addition, Law Enforcement, First Responders, STEM/Engineering, and Entrepreneurial careers are featured.
FANSHAWE COLLEGE LEVEL ONE OYAP
FANSHAWE COLLEGE LEVEL ONE OYAP
Apprenticeship Dual Credit Program
Apprenticeship Dual Credit Program
This is for engaged and motivated students who have career plans to become a qualified Journeyperson in one of the following Ontario Skilled Trades:
󠄀 309A Electrician Construction & Maintenance
310S Automotive Service Technician
332A Hairstylist
403A General Carpenter (<<<NEW>>>)
429A General Machinist (Common Core)
433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright (<<<NEW>>>)
The courses provide the first of three required levels of in-college apprentice training for the above trades, enhancing students’ employability to continue in their trade after secondary school graduation. Operating in partnership with Fanshawe College, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD), the School College Work Initiative (SCWI), and area school boards, the program is available in semester two only.
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