Apprenticeship Pathways
Once you have chosen a trade to pursue, it’s time to apply for apprenticeship training. There are different entryway pathways into apprenticeship training at NAIT, based on your education and employment status.
Already employed and or sponsored in your chosen trade? Apply for training with Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) today or review our How to Apply checklist.
Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) How to Apply checklist
Additional pathways to a trades career
Discover the trades pathway based on your education and employment status for those not currently employed in a trade.
Currently in high school
High school Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
Current high school students in grades 10-11 can earn on-the-job experience in their future trade and high school credits through the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). Upon high school graduation, you can enrol in first-year apprenticeship training.
Learn more about RAP
NAIT Credit Programs
Unsponsored Pathway
If you are unsponsored, NAIT can sponsor your first-year apprenticeship training so you can earn entry level skills to find an employer that can sponsor your remaining apprenticeship training and gain hours.
To become an unsponsored first-year apprentice, register as an apprentice at Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) and contact an Apprenticeship Coordinator.
Contact Apprenticeship Coordinator
Diploma and Pre-employment Certificate Pathway
Our skilled trades diploma and certificate credit programs provide you with a direct pathway into trades training without having to find employment first. NAIT combines technical and career-essential skills with the latest technology, so you can hit the ground running after you graduate.
After completing select diploma or certificate programs, you can complete your apprenticeship hours on-the job and earn your Journeyperson certificate.
See our list of skilled trades diploma and certificate programs
NAIT Non-credit Programs
Accelerated Trades Entry
Are you new to Canada and looking for a career in the skilled trades? Our Accelerated Trades Entry (ATE) program can help you figure out where to start. It's as simple as taking an assessment to determine which program best fits your goals and experience level.
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 (PGWP)
Learn more about the ATE program
NAIT Job Readiness Courses
NAIT has designed Job Readiness programs to meet industry's demands for skilled workers. These programs will provide you with a great way to either change or get a jump-start on your career in the trades. We will help you prepare for entry-level jobs by providing you with practical knowledge and safe work habits as well as prepare you for your apprenticeship.
At the successful completion of each Job Readiness course, you will receive a wallet card certificate that can be shown to future employers. This certificate shows you have attended NAIT and acquired the foundational skills and knowledge necessary for your chosen trade.
Learn more about our Job Readiness Courses
Continuing Education Construction, Trades, and Manufacturing Courses