Apprenticeships

Explore Loyalist College's apprenticeship programs, where you can earn while you learn. Combine hands-on experience with in-class instruction to build the skills needed for a successful career in the skilled trades.

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Apprenticeship programs in Ontario are a skilled occupation training opportunity that blends on-the-job training and in-class instruction. There are 157 skilled occupations in which you can register as an apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) in Ontario. These apprenticeship programs are in the motive power, industrial, construction and service sectors.

Admission requirements 

The majority of apprenticeship programs have a Grade 12 educational entrance requirement and the applicant must be 16 years of age or older to register. For specific trade requirements or Grade 12 equivalencies refer to the Ministry website at ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario or call the Ministry training hotline at 1-800-387-5656. 

Costs

Earn while you learn. You will receive a paycheque from your employer/sponsor for your on-the-job training. Minimal classroom and book fees apply to your in-class training. You may qualify for some incentive programs. 

Loyalist College is approved to deliver the following apprenticeship programs: 

How to register

Step 1: Apply for an apprenticeship and sign a training agreement.

Step 2: Receive an Offer of Classroom Training letter from the Ministry.

Step 3: Submit the Apprenticeship Registration Form.*

Step 4: Receive an email with payment instructions.

Step 5: Pay your fees within five days of receiving the payment email. Payment can be made through online banking or by credit card through the Loyalist College Flywire online payment portal. If payment is not received within five days, your seat will be released, and you will not be registered.**

Step 6: Email apprenticereg@loyalistcollege.com once you’ve made payment. You will be registered three weeks before the start of the term.

*Registration is subject to seat availability. Students will be offered seats in the order that form submissions are received, until seats are full.

**Apprenticeship fees are included on the Offer of Classroom Training letter. If you withdraw from your courses within the first three days of classes, there is a $20 withdrawal admin fee per course.


Pre-apprenticeship

Pre-apprenticeship programs are fully funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) to develop more skilled tradespeople in response to Ontario’s labour shortage of skilled workers. 


Loyalist College is approved to deliver the following pre-apprenticeship programs:


Jump-start your apprenticeship journey with a Loyalist College diploma 

Gain hands-on skills working with industry tools in our state-of-the-art labs, and learn from industry experts. The skills and experience you get in a diploma program at Loyalist can help you market yourself to an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice.  

What’s more, upon completion of the programs below, you may be eligible for exemption of the in-school training portion for that respective trade.  

Trade Ministry name Loyalist diploma program Equivalent apprenticeship schedule 
310S Automotive Service Technician Motive Power Technician – Service and Management Levels 1, 2 
456A Welder Welding and Fabrication Technician Level 1 
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