The first step in any apprenticeship is to get a job with an employer who is willing to sponsor you as an apprentice.
As an apprentice, you learn while you earn from experienced workers on the job. To progress in your trade, you can attend SNP to complete your in-school technical training taught by qualified trades instructors.
Quick links provide additional information and details on apprenticeships and our upcoming programs.
How to start an apprenticeship
To qualify for an apprenticeship, you must:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Have legal permission to work in Canada (e.g., have a valid social insurance number)
- Meet the educational requirements for your chosen trade
- Have a sponsor in Ontario
If you meet all the qualifying bullets above, the next step is to apply for an apprenticeship:
If you're 18 years old or older, you can apply online through the Skilled Trades Ontario Portal (STOP). Before you begin the application process, make sure you have this information handy:
- Your personal information
- Sponsor’s information
- Sponsor contact person’s information
- Work arrangement details
If you’re 16 to 17 years old, you must download a paper application.
- Save the application to your computer
- Fill out the application
- Print the application and sign it
- Get your parent or guardian and your sponsor to sign it
- Mail the completed, signed application to your local Employment Ontario apprenticeship training office
Employment Ontario will review your application and let your sponsor know if your application was approved. If your application is approved, the ministry will:
- Create a training agreement for you and your sponsor to sign
- Approve the signed agreement
- Register your apprenticeship training
When you have finished your training as an apprentice, you will get a Certificate of Apprenticeship. To obtain the Certificate of Apprenticeship, you and your sponsor have a few tasks to complete. For certain trades, you will also need to complete an exam to get a Certificate of Qualification.
Intake Details & Schedule
Apprentice Intake Details and Dates are provided on Skilled Trades Apprentice Schedules
Register into an Apprentice Intake
You must be a registered apprentice and have received an email with your Offer of Classroom Training from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) to be eligible to register for an apprentice intake offered at SNP.
Apprentice intake seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis; we highly recommend that you register as soon as possible.
Ready to register:
- You received an offer of classroom training from the MLTSD
- You reviewed SNP Intake Schedules
- Complete the Apprentice Application or contact 604-493-1245 ext. 6226 for assistance. Submit your completed application by email to admissions@snpolytechnic.com
- You must pay the intake fee to complete your registration (payment required to secure your seat)
- A registration confirmation email will be sent once processed
After you register:
- SNP will communicate with apprentices through the email you provided
- Prior to the start of classes, you will receive information regarding:
- Intake schedule and details
- Other important information such as PPE, tools, and books that apprentices are responsible for purchasing prior to class start
- Connect with SNP Navigation Officer prior to class start if you require accommodations to assist with your learning
- Apprentices will be assessed a non-refundable fee of $100 for late withdrawals (after 3rd class)