Apprenticeship is a method of learning the skills and knowledge it takes to become a journeyman (the term refers to women as well as men). On-the-job-training under the supervision of a qualified tradesperson is supplemented with classroom training. Depending on the trade, it can take between one and four years to complete an apprenticeship program. Over 5,000 men and women enter an Alberta apprenticeship program every year.

Apprenticeship and Industry Training Home Page - If you are looking for information on apprenticeship opportunities in Alberta, this is an excellent place to start. Click on the link for potential apprentices and find information on what apprenticeship is, what trades you can enter as an apprentice, and how you can take the plunge. There are also links to general information about apprenticeship in other Canadian provinces and other countries around the world. They even provide the option of downloading an application.

CAREERS: The Next Generation Foundation - The Foundation focuses its efforts on two programs that address the need for skilled tradespeople in Alberta, RAP PLUS and Co-op PLUS. RAP PLUS let students become apprentices while still in high school, while Co-op PLUS introduces recent high school graduates into the trades.