Apprenticeship

What is apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is a unique post-secondary training opportunity to earn while you learn. It is a combination of 20 percent in-school training and 80 percent on-the-job work experience under the supervision of a journeyperson. 

It is a partnership between industry, educational institutions, and government. PEI has 58 designated trades. Being designated allows workers to become certified in a trade through apprenticeship training and/or certification. 

If the designated trade is certified compulsory, you are required to be a registered apprentice or have a Certificate of Qualification to legally work in that trade in PEI. 

The following PEI trades are certified compulsory: 

• Automotive Service Technician; 
• Construction Electrician; 
• Plumber;  
• Steamfitter / Pipefitter 

For more information about the Designated Trades on PEI, click here. 

For data and projections generated by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum and trades in demand for years 2020 through to 2024: click here  

For more information, contact Apprenticeship Training Officer Kenneth MacDougall, 902-888-8034 or click here.  

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