Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is a form of post-secondary education for both young and mature individuals who want to become certified to work in a skilled trade. It is a combination of on‑the‑job and technical training where skilled trades professionals (certified journeypersons) pass on knowledge and skills to learners (apprentices).
Apprenticeship begins with a contractual agreement between an apprentice and an employer. The apprentice agrees to work for the employer as a paid employee who will also receive supervised, on-the-job training and experience and the opportunity to participate in the necessary technical training. In the workplace, apprentices are supervised by a certified journeyperson who tracks both their hours and competencies in the practical skills of the trade.
Apprenticeship offers an affordable pathway to trade certification. Apprentices earn a wage while they are working and participate in tuition-free technical training, with financial supports available. There are currently 70 recognized trades in Nova Scotia in the construction, motive power, industrial/manufacturing and service industry sectors.
In Nova Scotia, apprenticeship is operated under the authority of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency. The Agency partners with industry, community organizations and equity-seeking groups to promote apprenticeship opportunities, support apprentices in their journey to certification and ensure the trades-specific training is responsive to the needs of industry and the labour market.
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Last Modified: September 8, 2021