Apprenticeship Preparation

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. 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 Types • Red Seal: • Certified tradesperson to work anywhere in Canada; trade exams based on industry standards developed and recognized inter-provincially; Successful candidates receive a ‘Certificate of Qualification’ with the ‘Red Seal’ attached.

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. 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 Getting There

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