Apprenticeship Support Program

The Sault Community Career Centre, in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Construction Association, is excited to announce another year of the Apprenticeship Support Program.

This one-year project supports local job seekers and apprentices to begin and/or successfully complete an apprenticeship in the skilled trades. It ensures that participants are in the best possible position to succeed by providing exceptional client service and seamless support through their apprenticeship pathway. 

The Apprenticeship Support Program also gives local skilled trades employers, apprentice sponsors, and journeypersons the information, tools and strategies needed to successfully train and retain apprentices.

 

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FREE SUPPORT FOR job seekers & apprentices

The Apprenticeship Support Program supports local job seekers and apprentices to begin and/or successfully complete an apprenticeship in the skilled trades.

It provides access to vocational aptitude pre-assessments, in-demand trade apprenticeship market information, and information on apprenticeship pathways and completion strategies.

The Apprenticeship Support Program delivers individualized wrap-around supports such as mental health supports, guidance on managing a successful skilled trades career, exam preparation, and dealing with potential lay-offs.

  • Access to apprenticeship info sessions and professional development.
  • Access to peer mentors and mental health supports.
  • Access to tutors and exam preparation supports.

If you want more information on apprenticeships or are a current registered apprentice, contact us today!

FREE SUPPORT FOR SKILLED TRADES EMPLOYERS, APPRENTICE SPONSORS & JOURNEYPERSONS

The Apprenticeship Support Program gives local skilled trades employers, apprentice sponsors, and journeypersons the information, tools and strategies needed to successfully train and retain apprentices. It provides access to training, resources and funding for all parties involved in the skilled trades apprenticeship system.

  • Financial support is available for qualifying employers.
  • Access to apprenticeship matching services, journeyperson mentorship training workshops & apprenticeship info sessions.
  • Access to peer mentors, wrap-around supports, and local, provincial and federal resources.

If you are considering sponsoring an apprentice or currently employ apprentices or journeypersons, contact us today!

FREE mental health support FOR skilled trades professionals

Struggling with mental health issues?  We can help.

The Apprenticeship Support Program offers Skilled Trades Professionals free and confidential mental health support in Sault Ste. Marie.

We provide direct referrals to local registered psychotherapists.

Eligible Skilled Trades Professionals can access up to six one-hour counselling sessions with a registered psychotherapist at no cost, a value of $1,080.

This service is being offered for a limited time. 

To access this service or for more information, please complete our inquiry form here.

For questions, please call Lynne Sinclair, Program Counsellor, Apprenticeship Support Program, at 705.759.0909 extension 4240 or email lynne.sinclair@saultcareercentre.ca.