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An apprenticeship is a post-secondary education program that combines work experience, on-the-job and technical training.
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Apprenticeship Education

Apprenticeship is a post-secondary education that combines on-the-job training, work experience, and classroom instruction in a trade. Apprentices earn a salary for their time on the job.
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Apprenticeship in Alberta

Learn how to register for apprenticeship education in Alberta in 3 easy steps.
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How to Find an Apprenticeship Sponsor in Alberta

To complete an apprenticeship program, you’ll have to find a sponsor. Here’s what you need to know about who can sponsor you, the sponsor’s role in the apprenticeship process, and how to find a sponsor in your chosen trade.
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Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in the Trades

Could a career in the trades be right for you? Read on to learn more about the resources and apprenticeship programs that can help Indigenous workers like you get started in the trades.
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Post-Secondary Apprenticeship Programs

Apprenticeship Occupations and Jobs

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Apprenticeship Jobs

Need help finding an apprenticeship job in Alberta? Find the job that is right for you by filtering by location, job title, employer industry, and more.
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Apprenticeship Occupations

Earn a paycheque and learn a trade—now that’s the ticket! As an apprentice, you train on the job under the watchful eye of a qualified tradesperson. And you often get paid even while you take your classroom technical training.
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Trades-related Jobs

Need help finding a trades-related job in Alberta? Find the job that is right for you by filtering by location, job title, employer industry, and more.

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Tradesecrets

Tradesecrets has resources and information about training, certification, scholarships and financial assistance for those wanting to get into the trades.

Get Started with the Registered Apprenticeship Program

If you’re a high school student interested in the skilled trades, RAP might be for you. RAP lets you earn on-the-job training hours towards an apprenticeship program while you earn high school credits.

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After you get hired as an apprentice, you'll need to register as an apprentice with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT).