Eligibility Criteria
Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School or equivalent
Grade 10 English (applied or academic)
Grade 10 Mathematics (applied or academic)
Minimum 16 years of age
A solid background in science is recommended
Non-academic admission criteria may also be required.
Note: This apprenticeship is regulated by the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act.
Applicants are required to register through their local Apprenticeship Branch Office of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Additional Requirements
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is now offered by some Ontario school boards. It allows participants to complete high school while working part-time as a registered apprentice. If you are 16 years or older and have completed Grade 10, contact your guidance counsellor or technical director for more information.