Are you a newcomer to Canada who is interested in a career in the trades?
The Accelerated Trade Entry (ATE) Program was created to support newcomers to Canada interested in apprenticeship training while reducing the cultural, financial and language barriers.
NAIT and the Government of Alberta have partnered together to create this program. The Government of Alberta is supporting each student by sponsoring $900 CAD in tuition fees for the courses included in the program.
To qualify for the program, you must have one of the following Immigration statuses:
Permanent residency
Refugee with a confirmation letter
Ukrainian Citizens Living as Temporary Residents in Canada with CUAET Visa
Post-Graduation Work Permit
CLB level 4 or higher
We have provided a free assessment that tests reading comprehension, math and applied math. This assessment is a tool for you to see where you are at and will help determine the courses in the ATE Program to choose.
Take the assessment
After you complete the assessment, please email Tehya Rice at tehyar@nait.ca and she will provide you with the next steps in the process.
Depending on the results of your assessment, you may be encouraged to complete some trade-specific upskilling courses such as:
Use this checklist to guide your apprenticeship application process. Find out more
These courses aim to help you build a strong pre-trades foundation before registering for the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Exam.
Need a little help becoming an apprentice? Our Pre-Apprenticeship courses can give you the trade-specific upskilling you need to get to the next step. Find out more
Depending on the results of your assessment, you may be encouraged to complete our ESP Program to upgrade your reading comprehension and applied math skills before taking on more trade-specific courses such as trades safety, technical drawing, small tools and trades math. These courses aim to help you build a strong pre-trades foundation before registering for the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Exam.
English for a Specific Purpose is an intensive language course designed for non-native English speakers who are seeking to enter the Trades industry.
Before you apply, you must:
1. Be one or more of the following:
Have an English language proficiency test result with proof:
Have a NAIT ID
If you are new to NAIT, we recommend creating a NAIT account on the MyNAIT portal. When you are asked for a NAIT ID number, leave the space blank if you have not attended or applied to NAIT before, and our system will generate a new Student ID for you.
Complete the Accelerated Trades Entry Assessment
Take the ATE (TRDE100) assessment to determine the pathway into trades that is right for you
The online assessment is free.
Once you complete the assessment, please contact the Program Outreach Coordinator at tehyar@nait.ca
Following the review of your assessment results, if you register in a course you'll be offered a tuition supplement of $900.
Canada Training Credit
Foundational Learning Assistance program
Apprenticeship and Industry Training in Alberta
Email us at continuingeducation@nait.ca
Find out more information about Apprenticeship program at NAIT.
Check out the list of Apprenticeship courses at NAIT