Welcome to the TRADES & APPRENTICESHIP page.

You are encouraged to use the resources below as well as MyBlueprint to navigate and learn more about the trades. Please don’t forget to check out the Scholarships & Bursary page for awards that are for students entering into the trades! There are over 140 trades – happy researching!

Explore the trades by selecting the highlighted sector below from the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP).Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

Automotive Electrician

Motive Power

Network Technician

Service

Roofer

Construction

Manufacturing

Industrial

What is a RED SEAL Trade?

The Red Seal Program sets common standards to assess tradespeople’s skills across Canada. Developed with industry input, it’s a partnership between the federal government and provinces/territories, which oversee apprenticeship training and trade certification.

Resources you may find helpful:

WOMEN in the Trades

 

Resources you may find helpful:

Conestoga College ConnectHER ProgramElectricalCarpentry

Skilled Trades at Ontario Colleges

Apprenticeship Guide For Black, Indigenous and Radicalized Youth in Waterloo Region