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» How do I get more information?
» How many skilled trades are there?
» What does Trade Certification mean?
» What is the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
» What is an apprenticeship?
» Why choose the skilled trades?
How do I get more information?
- Contact your school's guidance department.
- Contact your local Apprenticeship Office.
- Visit the Ministry of Education and Training at the website
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca for valuable apprenticeship information.
How many skilled trades are there?
There are over 130 skilled trades that can be classified into five sectors - Construction, Industrial, Service, Motive Power and Human Services. Examples from each of the five sectors include: Brick & Stone Mason, Construction Boilermaker, Draftsperson, Electrician, Facilities Systems Technician, Heating System Mechanic, Industrial Electrician, Ironworker, Plumber, Autobody Repairer, Motive Power Machinist, Small Engine Technician, Baker, Cook, Early Childhood Educator, Hairstylist, Child and Youth Worker, Horticulturist, Optics Technician, Painter and Decorator, Machinist, Glazier & Metal Mechanic, Industrial, Woodworker, Metal Mould Maker, Pattern Maker, Steel Fitter, Tool and Die Maker, Industrial Millwright.
What does Trade Certification mean?
To be employed in certain skilled trades, workers must have a Certificate of Qualification. This certificate states that they have passed the provincial qualification exam that assesses their knowledge of their skilled trade. To write the provincial exam, applicants must prove they have experience in the trade.
What is the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program?
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Progam (OYAP) is a specialized program that enables students who are 16 years of age or older, to meet secondary diploma requirements, while participating in an occupation that requires apprenticeship. For more information, contact your local high school's Cooperative Education Teacher.
- A combination of on-the-job training and classroom intruction.
- 80 - 90 percent of apprenticeship training is provided in the workplace - 10 - 20 percent involves classroom instruction on theory, which is usually given at a local community college, or provided through another approved training organization.
- Length of the apprenticeship varies depending on the trade.
Why choose the skilled trades?
-Canada is going to have a dramatic demand for people with excellent technical skills training in the skilled trades and technologies.
- Many tradespeople today will be retiring in the next ten years leading to a shortage of skilled employees.
- Skilled tradespeople earn higher than average incomes.
- Many skilled tradespeople own their own businesses.
- 40% of new jobs will be in skilled trades and technologies in the next two decades.