Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship is a training program combining both on-the-job and in-school technical training. Employers provide employee apprentices with hands on trade experience under the supervision of a certified trades person. Advanced Education Branch provides for the registration, monitoring, arranging of in-school technical training, and coordination of an individual's apprentice training in any of the apprenticeship occupations in Yukon.   Two versions of our informative publication, Step Into The Trades are available: Step Into The Trades – for students and parents  and Step Into The Trades – for career counselors and educators 

Employee Eligibility

Any Yukon resident who is 16 years of age and who meets the academic requirements for the particular occupation as prescribed by the Yukon Apprentice Training Regulation.

Program Duration

Variable, two to four years in length, depending on the individual's previous experience and training, and the requirements of the particular occupation.

Application Process

Application forms , accompanied by verification of education and verification of previous experience or course work in the designated occupation, are filled out by the employer and employee and submitted to the Department of Education, Advanced Education Branch.

Apprenticeship and Tradesperson Qualifications
Advanced Education
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-5298
Toll free (In Yukon):
1-800-661-0408, local 5298
Fax: (867) 667-8555

John.Gryba@gov.yk.ca
Norm.Ingram@gov.yk.ca
Ken.Smith@gov.yk.ca
Sheila.Tarr@gov.yk.ca