Finding an Employer



To become an apprentice, you must find an employer or sponsor who is willing to train you and engage in apprenticeship training. People who want to become apprentices usually apply directly to an employer, union, local apprenticeship committee or sponsor group. Here are some great places to start your search:

Employment Service

Employment Ontario Employment Service helps to match people looking for work for employers who want to hire workers and apprentices.

Apprenticesearch.com

This free website allows you to search for apprenticeship opportunities serving all of Ontario connecting employers and apprentices in the skilled trades.

Tradeability.ca

This website can help you search for apprenticeships in the Durham region.

Job Bank

You can search this website for jobs and apprenticeship opportunities right across Ontario.

Where can I learn more?

Talk to a training consultant in your community. You can use the map feature on this website to find this service in your area.

Apprentices must be members of the Ontario College of Trades.