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Why be an Apprentice?. Earn money while you learnMay be eligible for incentivesAutomatic college enrolmentHands on training ? 90% on job
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1. ApprenticeshipPreparation
“Hands-on training for those who enjoy learning by doing”
2. Why be an Apprentice? Earn money while you learn
May be eligible for incentives
Automatic college enrolment
Hands on training – 90% on job & 10% in classroom
Entrepreneurship opportunities for licensed trades people
Labour Market demand
3. What is an Apprenticeship? Employment – full time or part time
Approximately 2 – 5 years in length
Legal contract between the Apprentice, Employer and Ministry
NOTE: Both the apprentice and the employer are responsible for updating the Ministry on any changes in employment status, address, business status and contact info.
4. Eligibility Employed by a Certified Journeyman in the trade
Meet the min. age requirement of 16 (parental consent under age of 18)
Have a grade 10 or 12 depending on trade requirements
Demonstrated interest in the trade
Strong work ethic
Strong foundation in math & sciences for some trades
5. Types Voluntary/ Unrestricted:
Passing the Certificate of Qualification Trade Exam is NOT mandatory however employers do consider trade licensing as an indication of competency.
Certification is an ASSET Compulsory/ Restricted:
Require that all workers must have passed the Certificate of Qualification Trade Exam to be licensed to work legally in that trade.
Certification is MANDATORY
6. Approaches: Ontario Youth Apprentice Program Funded by the Ministry; administered by School Boards
Co-op program with trades
Opportunity to ‘test the waters’ while earning a credit towards OSSD
Accelerated OYAP programs are available for eligible students offering the first level of apprenticeship college training, while completing the regular co-op credit
7. Approaches: Pre-Apprenticeship Assist clients facing specific job search challenges e.g. newcomers, woman new to the workforce, at-risk youth, criminal record, etc.
Programs are FREE and must offer the following:
Assistance overcoming specific challenges like life skills
First level of apprenticeship college training
8-week work placement opportunity
8. Approaches: Co-Op College Diploma Program Delivered by the colleges, in partnership with the ministry and trade employers
Covers apprenticeship theory component and approximately 6 months of trade experience
Graduates are Registered Apprentices with a college diploma
NOTE: students responsible for tuition; still must find an employer to complete the mandatory trade experience.
9. Approaches: Find an Employer Legal contract between the apprentice, employer and ministry
Employed by an Employer in the trade
Meet the minimum age and eligibility requirements
Once employed, candidates contact the local Apprenticeship Office to identify the Training Consultant assigned to their employer (by postal code)
Request Apprenticeship Registration meeting with their Training Consultant and Employer
10. Final Step: Examination Format: multiple choice, written
Passing Mark: 70%
# of Attempts: as many as is reasonable
Fee: $100 per attempt
Supports/ Study Aids:
Apprenticeship training manual
Preparation handout
Breakdown of exam
For Red Seal, sample questions available
Translators
Sign Language Interpreters or readers
Private booths
Note:
Study materials and preparatory course are at the applicant's discretion
Appointment for support services is at client discretion and responsibility; an interview is required to prove practitioners' eligibility.
11. Getting There 1) Apprenticeship:
People interested in skilled trades who do not have the necessary skills and experience
Determine Career Goal
Job Search Training
Get employer
Apprenticeship Office
Apprenticeship Registration 2) Trade Certification:
People that have developed the skills of their trade other than as a registered apprentice in Ontario, and who want to work in a trade
Assessment
Complete Application
Examination
12. Getting There: RNC Schedule an appointment with a Case Manager
Required to attend the following workshops:
Resume/ Cover Letter
Successful Interview Skills
Tapping into the Hidden Job Market
13. Incentives: Apprentice Provided by EO Service Provider:
Apprenticeship Scholarship
$500.00 when registered in upgrading program; $500.00 upon completion.
Provided by Ministry:
80% of college training costs are covered by the province
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
Maximum of $2000.00 (Red Seal Only)
Apprenticeship Completion Grant
$2000.00 (Red Seal and Non-Red Seal trades)
Tools: Loan For Tools
Maximum $800 for tools and equipment
Tools: Trades Person Tool Deduction
Maximum of $500/ year
14. Incentives: Employer Provided by EO Service Provider:
Apprenticeship Employer Signing Bonus
Maximum of $2000.00 ($1000.00 when registered with ministry; $1000.00 after 1st 6 months of employment and completion of the training plan).
Provided by Ministry:
Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit
Maximum of $2000.00
Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit
Maximum of $40,000.00
Co-operative Education Tax Credit
Maximum of $3000.00/ student per work term
Tradesperson Tool Deduction
Maximum of $500.00/ year
15. Apprenticeship Offices Pickering:
1420 Bayly St, Unit 1 1-800-461-4608
Barrie:
34 Simcoe St 1-800-560-3821
Mississauga:
10 Kingsbridge Garden Cir, # 404 1-800-736-5520
Toronto:
625 Church St, 1st Fl 416-326-5800
16. Apprenticeship Office Services Trade Certification Application Assessments
Exam Facilities
License Renewals
Information & Advising
NOTE: Toronto Office offers 2 exam sessions daily, 5-days a week. Bookings are required for clients using support services
17. IMPORTANT LINKS Employment Ontario: www.ontario.ca/employmentontario
Federal Red Seal Program: www.red-seal.ca
Ministry of Revenue: www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/bullentins/ct/3020.html
Working in Canada: www.workingincanada.gc.ca
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum: www.caf-fca.org
Skilled Trades – A Career you can Build on: www.apprenticetrades.ca
Apprentice Search: www.apprenticesearch.com
Tradeability: http://tradeability.ca