Your Best Life Blueprint
A career in the skilled trades can lead to financial freedom and foster self-confidence, independence, and a sense of accomplishment. Through NAIT's programs, you will have access to instructors, staff, and mentors who will support you in your journey into a career in the skilled trades.
Getting Started in the Trades
If you are currently not a sponsored apprentice, there are many different entryway pathways into apprenticeship training at NAIT based on your desired school-work flexibility and education goals.
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Credit Skilled Trades Programs
Programs designed for students who are interested in earning a credited diploma or certificate. Completion of select programs are equal to the classroom portion of apprenticeship training, meaning graduates only need to complete their work hours to earn their Journeyperson certificate.
Non-credit Skilled Trades Courses
NAIT's non-credit skilled trades programs are designed for students who are interested in pursuing a new career one course at a time! Completion of a non-credit course provides students with the foundational skills and knowledge for entry-level positions in the trades.
Red Seal Skilled Trades at NAIT
The Red Seal is a recognized standard of excellence for skilled trades in Canada. It demonstrates that an individual has the competencies and skills required to work in a specific trade across Canada and even internationally. To become Red Seal certified, you must complete apprenticeship training and earn your Journeyperson certificate.
The Women Leading and Building Canada’s Future program aims to support women on their journey to enter Red Seal trades that support Canada’s growing construction, manufacturing and energy industries.
Construction Red Seal Trades
NAIT offers apprenticeship training in the following Red Seal trades relevant to the construction industry:
Energy Red Seal Trades
NAIT offers apprenticeship training in the following Red Seal trades relevant to the energy industry:
Manufacturing Red Seal Trades
NAIT offers apprenticeship training in the following Red Seal trades relevant to the manufacturing industry: