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Become an Apprentice

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Become an Apprentice

Give Your Career a Boost: Become an Apprentice

Not sure if an apprenticeship is right for you? Check out the advantages when you start your career as an apprentice. Then follow our “4 Steps to Become an Apprentice”. And if you still have questions, you’ll find resources that can answer your questions. Check it out!

Start Your Career as an Apprentice

You can start on the career path to becoming an apprentice while you’re in high school or after you finish your schooling. Essential skills training can help you upgrade. And you get paid while you’re learning. Yes, a career in the skilled building trades with a great future and no debt is possible!

Find Support for Your Apprenticeship

  • Strong Job Market

  • On-the-Job Training

  • Earn $ While You Learn

  • Scholarships, Awards & Grants

  • Apprenticeship Loans

  • Employment Insurance

  • Income Tax Training Deductions

Learn more…

4-Steps to Become an Apprentice

1. Find a Trade

Do some exploring. You will find a description of each trade, the skills you need to acquire, the trade’s apprenticeship requirements, and links to answer your questions.

2. Find an Employer

To become an apprentice in Alberta, you have to find an employer looking for an apprentice. Contact your trade union local for more information about job opportunities.

3. Apply to Become an Apprentice

You can complete an online application. Set up an account and apply on the Government of Alberta’s MyTradesecrets website. For help writing your application, check out the great resources available on Alberta alis.

4. Find Support for Your Apprenticeship

We’ve compiled links to sources for financial support, from scholarships and grants to loans and tax deductions.

1. Find a Trade

Do some exploring. You will find a description of each trade, the skills you need to acquire, the trade’s apprenticeship requirements, and links to answer your questions.

2. Find an Employer

To become an apprentice in Alberta, you have to find an employer looking for an apprentice. Contact your trade union local for more information about job opportunities.

3. Apply to Become an Apprentice

You can complete an online application. Set up an account and apply on the Government of Alberta’s MyTradesecrets website. For help writing your application, check out the great resources available on Alberta alis.

4. Find Support for Your Apprenticeship

We’ve compiled links to sources for financial support, from scholarships and grants to loans and tax deductions.

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