Apprenticeships

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.

Your apprenticeship program will begin with a registered training agreement with an employer/sponsor that qualifies to hire you. On average, apprentices will learn approximately 80 percent of their trade on the job and 20 percent at an approved college or training centre.

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:

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

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