Benefits of Apprenticeship

Respect

• Skilled trades play an important role in Canada’s knowledge based economy
  Trades professionals are involved in every aspect of our day to day lives-from building homes and repairing vehicles, to, preparing food and adding a touch of beauty to your lifestyle.
• Successfully completing an apprenticeship takes intelligence, dedication, focus and hard work
  Individuals successful in skilled trades have a strong academic foundation in reading, writing, math, sciences and communication skills
• It’s an honor to obtain your Red Seal Certification which can take you anywhere in Canada
  Like a university or college diploma, red seal certification is an honor and means that your expertise and industry-proven skills are formally and financially recognized.

Opportunity

• Manitoba offers hands-on training in over 50 trades
  Choose from trades in four sectors including Construction, Industrial, Mechanical & Service trades. Feel satisfaction from creating something tangible and using state-of-the-at technology
• Low-Cost Programs
  The Apprenticeship Branch covers your tuition costs when you attend technical training and they often cover costs of attending technical training out of province.
• Career Advancement
  There are many chances for advancement within a trade from supervisory positions, to, management positions, to the possibility of owning your own business.

Good Pay

• As an apprentice, your employer pays you while you learn on the job
  When you attend the in-school portion of your training, you continue to obtain income through Employment Insurance.
• Many tradespersons earn more than the average salary
  With increasing demand for skilled trades professionals and their services, many trades professionals earn salaries above the national average income.