Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Apprenticeship Office, Chatham Office
- Description
- Apprenticeship programs
Offer formal training for those who want a career in the
skilled trades. Program combines on the job training, in-classroom training and offers registration and support to:- new apprentices who have arranged a sponsoring employer or
- who have prior education and related work experience
Program also offers consultation to sponsoring employers
More information on Apprenticeship Programs available at https://www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)- school-to-work transition program offered through Ontario secondary schools
- students earn cooperative education credits in the summers before grades 10, 11 or 12 through work placements in skilled trades
- interested students full-time high school students 16 years and older entering Grade 11 should contact their guidance counsellor, co-op education teacher or the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Coordinator for the local school board
- job skill development and trade readiness for unemployed individuals wanting careers in skilled trades
- programs are at various community locations, and up to 52 weeks long including a minimum 8-12 week paid work placement
- free, with costs covered for tuition, textbooks, safety equipment and tools
- Eligibility
- Apprenticeship programs
- persons 16 years or older with minimum Grade 10 education for construction trades (employers may ask for higher education) or minimum Grade 12 education (unless otherwise defined by specific trade regulation) for industrial, motive power and service trades
Employers- must be qualified to train an apprentice in the trade, be able to provide structured training and supervision, and pay wages where appropriate
- persons 16 years or older with minimum Grade 10 education for construction trades (employers may ask for higher education) or minimum Grade 12 education (unless otherwise defined by specific trade regulation) for industrial, motive power and service trades
- Application Process
- Apprenticeship programs
- individuals must first find a sponsor (usually an employer) willing to hire and train them
- the individual then applies for the apprenticeship program online
- if the individual is eligible, local apprenticeship staff will contact the individual and sponsor to sign a training agreement
- contact the Ontario College of Trades for requirements for certification and evaluation of skills
- Toll Free
- 1-800-214-8284
- Office
- 519-354-2766
- Fax
- 519-380-0611
- Website
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Call for information
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- December 19, 2024
- Address
- 870 Richmond St W, 1st Fl
Chatham-Kent, ON, N7M 5J5
Cross street: Richmond St and Bloomfield Rd
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 5:00 pmTue8:30 am to 5:00 pmWed8:30 am to 5:00 pmThu8:30 am to 5:00 pmFri8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm - Service Area(s)
- Chatham-Kent
