Discover our apprenticeship opportunities
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.
Apprenticeship
Kickstart your career in the skilled trades with an apprenticeship. Discover if you qualify, how to find a sponsor employer, how to register as an apprentice with the Ministry and more.
Pre-apprenticeship
Pre-apprenticeship programs are fully funded by MLITSD with the goal of training more skilled tradespeople in response to Ontario’s labour shortage of skilled workers.
Jump-start your apprenticeship journey
Learn the benefits of starting your apprenticeship journey by completing a certificate or diploma at Loyalist.
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:
- Automotive Service Technician
- Child Development Practitioner – ECEM
- Developmental Services Worker – DSWM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309A | Electrician (Construction and Maintenance) | Electrical Engineering Technician – Industrial | Levels 1, 2 |
| 442A | Industrial Electrician | Electrical Engineering Technician – Industrial | Levels 1, 2 |
| 310S | Automotive Service Technician | Motive Power Technician – Service and Management | Levels 1, 2 |
| 456A | Welder | Welding and Fabrication Technician | Level 1 |
Additional resources
Ministry contact
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Telephone: 416-326-5656
Toll-free: 1-800-387-6339
Email: contactEO@ontario.ca