- I don’t have an employer, but I want to get into the trades. Where do I start?
- How do I sign up to become an indentured apprentice?
- What is a Red Seal trade?
- How do I get my Blue Seal?
- When and how can I apply for my Employment Insurance (EI)?
- How do I schedule a Challenge Exam?
- What government agency can I contact for more information about apprenticeship (questions about my bluebook, indenture, etc.)?
1. I don’t have an employer, but I want to get into the trades. Where do I start?
NAIT has a number of pre-trades and pre-employment opportunities. For more information, contact the Student Contact Centre.
2. How do I sign up to become an indentured apprentice?
Contact your nearest Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) office.
3. What is a Red Seal trade?
In Canada, each province or territory is responsible for apprenticeship training and certification of skilled workers at a journeyperson level. The Interprovincial Red Seal Program was developed to provide journeypersons with the ability to work anywhere in Canada.
The program ensures that journeypersons are qualified through interprovincial examinations that are based on national standards.
4. How do I get my Blue Seal?
To obtain the Blue Seal you must complete the Blue Seal Certification. For more information call 780.471.6248 .
5. When and how can I apply for my Employment Insurance (EI)?
You can apply on-line for your Employment Insurance up to 7 days prior to your scheduled last day of work. (More info)
You do not need your Record of Employment (ROE) to apply for EI. Get your application started as soon as possible. You can send your ROE to Service Canada when you receive it from your employer.
You will need a reference code to apply for your EI. You must be a registered apprentice to get this reference number.This will be available with your letter confirming attendance on your NAIT Portal. You can also contact Stevie Fuhrer, Student Engagement Apprenticeship Facilitator at 780.471.8824 or apprentice@nait.ca to get the number.
6. How do I schedule a Challenge Exam?
All challenge exams are set up with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Contact your nearest AIT office to arrange an exam.
7. What government agency can I contact for more information about apprenticeship (questions about my bluebook, indenture, etc.)?
Apprenticeship and Industry Training
7th Floor, South Tower
Seventh Street Plaza
10030 – 107 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4X7
Phone: 780.427.8517
Fax: 780.422.3734
A representative from Apprenticeship and Industry Training, Rick Bains, is available on campus at the following times:
- Main Campus, Wednesdays from 1:30–3:30 p.m., Room O115 (Registrar’s Office)
- Patricia Campus, Wednesdays from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Conference Room P129
- Souch Campus, Wednesdays from 8–10:30 a.m., Room Z145 (Main office)