Apprenticeship


Apprenticeship Information

What is an Apprenticeship?

It's a hands-on training program for people who want to work in a skilled trade (e.g. plumbing, car repair or cooking). Training is about 90% on-the-job and 10% in-class.

  • Many trades people have above-average job security and pay Trades can provide great job satisfaction.
  • When you work in a trade, you use your hands as well as your brain to solve problems and make things happen.

For More Information...

1. Call or visit 2nd Chance!

  • We can help with: One-to-One Information Sessions,tailored to your questions and interests
  • Regular group Apprenticeship Information Sessions in partnership with Lutherwood
  • Access to the Apprenticeship Scholarship/Signing Bonus of $1000 for youth who return to and complete upgrading in order to qualify and register as an apprentice
  • Employer contacts and job search advice through Employment Ontario

2. Go to Employment Ontario Apprenticeship Info Broken Link or check out apprenticesearch.com .

3.Call your local apprenticeship office, the Waterloo Area Office, at 1-800-265-6180.

4.Check out "pdfGet an Apprenticeship"