What are the advantages to becoming an apprentice?
Your learning is hands-on (‘learn to do by doing’), with classroom instruction to broaden and deepen your knowledge You gain specialized skills that are in high demand in the workplace You already have a job at the end of your training Your employer pays for most of your training You get paid while doing your training: ‘earn while you learn’ Many skilled trades provide excellent income and benefit packages Your certification opens doors to a huge variety of future opportunities Your skills are portable There are many opportunities for travel, within Canada and internationally With certification and experience, you could start and run your own business You get to practice skills you have learned, continually learn new things, be creative, and make valuable contributions to your workplace
