Pre-Apprenticeships

Pre-apprenticeship training

If you’re interested in working in a trade but don’t have the skills or experience to get a job as an apprentice, you can apply for this training.

You can get this training through different organizations, such as colleges or community agencies, across Ontario.

It’s free – costs for textbooks, safety equipment and tools are also covered.

The training goes for up to 52 weeks and starts at different times throughout the year.

You can receive:

Pre-apprenticeship training also includes a work placement for eight to 12 weeks.

There are programs for youth or adults who:

graduated from high school
left before finishing high school
are unemployed or underemployed (age and eligibility for Employment Insurance are not considered)
are Indigenous, newcomers to Canada, women, Francophone or youth-at-risk

You can search for pre-apprenticeship training near you – then apply directly to the organization offering it.

If you want help finding and applying to an organization, contact Employment Ontario.

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