Resources

 ARISE – Apprenticeship Readiness Inventory Skills Evaluation

ARISE is an assessment and training support resource designed to help apprentices and apprenticeship candidates identify and strengthen essential skills required for apprenticeship training and certification. The resource supports employers, training providers, and practitioners in helping apprentices prepare for technical training and workplace learning. The evaluation:

·       Assesses essential skills such as math, reading, document use, and communication required for apprenticeship training

·       Helps identify learning challenges that may affect apprenticeship success

·       Supports development of individualized learning and upgrading plans

·       Provides resources and referrals to literacy and upgrading programs, including Get SET training

·       Supports preparation for apprenticeship in-school training and certification exams

·       Provides guidance and resources that help employers support apprentice learning and retention

ARISE is available online and includes assessment tools, learning supports, and referral resources designed to support apprenticeship readiness and completion.

 Start an Apprenticeship

Start an Apprenticeship provides step-by-step guidance for individuals interested in entering apprenticeship training in Ontario. It explains eligibility requirements, how apprenticeship training works, and how to register as an apprentice with a sponsor. It supports learners, job seekers, and practitioners in understanding pathways into skilled trades careers.

This website:

·       Explains eligibility requirements for apprenticeship, including age, legal work status, education requirements, and sponsor requirements

·       Describes how apprenticeship training begins when a training agreement is signed with a sponsor and registered with Skilled Trades Ontario

·       Provides guidance on finding apprenticeship sponsors, including employers, unions, Employment Ontario services, and college career centres

·       Lists information required to apply for apprenticeship registration, including personal details, sponsor information, and work training details

·       Explains pathways that help learners explore trades prior to apprenticeship, including school programs and pre-apprenticeship opportunities

·       Provides information about apprenticeship training structure, which combines workplace training with in-school technical training

This resource is available online and provides guidance, pathway information, and application instructions to support individuals preparing to enter apprenticeship training in Ontario.

 Explore the Skilled Trades

Explore the Skilled Trades introduces women and gender-diverse individuals to careers in the skilled trades. It offers information sessions, training opportunities, and connections to programs that support entry into apprenticeship pathways and construction careers. OBCT works to increase awareness, recruitment, and retention of women in the trades through mentorship, training, and advocacy supports.

This resource:

·       Introduces skilled trades career options and pathways into apprenticeship training through information sessions and career exploration supports

·       Connects participants to training programs, pre-apprenticeship opportunities, and workforce development initiatives designed for women and gender-diverse individuals

·       Provides access to hands-on learning opportunities, site visits, certification training, and job readiness workshops through partner programs

·       Supports mentorship and peer networking opportunities that help participants navigate apprenticeship training and workplace challenges

·       Shares information about scholarships, grants, and equitable training pathways that support participation in the skilled trades

·       Promotes awareness of the benefits of careers in skilled trades, including job stability, career advancement, and financial independence

Explore the Trades is available online and connects learners to information sessions, mentorship supports, and training opportunities that support entry into apprenticeship and skilled trades careers.