Did You Know?
• In the next two decades, 40% of new jobs will be in the skilled trades and technologies. In 1998, that number was less than 20%.
• Many more people in the skilled trades are retiring than are entering the system. The hardest-hit industries will be manufacturing, construction, petroleum production and transportation.
• Many skilled tradespeople now make six-figure incomes with excellent benefits.
• 83% of respondents to a Conference Board of Canada survey indicated that they were experiencing a shortage of skilled labour.
Wonder how you can access agencies to hire an apprentice? Please read
this document to find out more about how it works.
If you think you might like to train an apprentice, but don't know if it's possible, click to learn more about apprentice ratios,
Legislation, and How to make it happen.
There is a wealth of information out there about how to go about getting an apprenticeship. We have collected a great deal of it and included it here for your information.
Why drift around the area begging for a job? Why not enlist the help of a qualified, expereinced Career Counselor to help you with your job search? There is a lot to know about before you get started.
Visit our sponsors to get more information regarding any of the 155 different skilled trades available in Ontario-
http://www.fanshawec.on.ca/jobconnect/
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Why should your child become an apprentice? We're glad you asked...
First, let's take a look at your child's options:
This chart might help to visualize some of the more popular pathway options
Click here for the chart
There are some tax incentives available to your child that might help ease finincial barriers.
Click here to view the tax information that might help
Consider recommending career counselling to your child. Career counselling will help your child decide for themselves which path might be appropriate for them. A professional can also help with assessment tools such as EARAT testing, KEVAS Testing and TOWES Assessments. Not sure what this means? No Problem. Click here for more information.
National Occupation codes can help to explore different carrers, and are available in a searchable government of Canada database. Click here for the link to the database
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We want to help. Please contact us and we'll try to help you get the information you need.
I need a job now. If this sounds like you, you're not alone, but it's not that easy. There are a number of other things you should research before you can decide wether or not Apprenticeship is for you.
Start by reading
What is apprenticeship? If you are sure you understand the concept, look into What you need to do to prepare for apprenticeship. If you are prepared to do the work required, you might be interested in the
tax incentives and legislation regarding apprenticeship. For a quick intro on how to search NOC codes on the government's national database.
We recommend that you begin your journey to apprenticeship by speaking with a Career counsellor, Guidance counsellor, OYAP Representative or another professional trained to assist you with things like KEVIS testing, TOWES Assessment, EARAT testing and assessment.