Getting started
How to start an apprenticeship in Canada
A step-by-step walkthrough of how apprenticeships work in Canada — finding a sponsor, registering, and balancing on-the-job hours with technical training.
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Articles & guides
Straight-talking guides on apprenticeships, certification, job hunting and funding in the Canadian trades.
Certification
The Red Seal exam, explained
What the Red Seal endorsement is, who can write the interprovincial exam, how it's structured, and how to prepare without wasting study time.
Getting started
Choosing a trade: how to find the right fit
Construction, industrial, motive power or service? Questions to ask yourself and a plain-language overview of common trades in Canada.
Getting started
Trade school vs. direct-entry apprenticeship
Should you start with a college program or go straight to work as an apprentice? The trade-offs in cost, time, credit and job prospects.
Job search
Building strong references for trades jobs
Employers in the trades check references seriously. Here's who to ask, how to ask, and how to build references even if you're new.
Job search
20 sample trades interview questions (and how to answer them)
Common questions employers ask apprentices and journeypersons, grouped by theme, with tips on what a strong answer sounds like.
Money & funding
Apprenticeship grants and funding in Canada
An overview of the federal, provincial and tax supports available to apprentices and employers — and where to check current amounts.