Welcome to Collaborative Apprenticeship!

Apprenticeship training can be thought of as the ultimate cooperative learning model or "earn while you learn" training program. Participants (apprentices) earn wages while attaining practical skills under the supervision of a certified tradesperson (journeyperson). It is a time honored tradition of on-the-job training.

IN NOVA SCOTIA...

In Nova Scotia, there are now over 60 designated trades under the authority of the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Apprenticeship Agency (ATSD). Apprenticeship in a designated trade involves an agreement between an apprentice and an employer where the apprentice agrees to work for the employer in exchange for extensive supervised, on-the-job experience and technical training. The workplace portion accounts for about 80% of the program while the "in-class" or technical training portion equates to approximately 20% of the training. Find out more...http://nsapprenticeship.ca

IN CANADA...

Although Apprenticeship is under provincial jurisdiction, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is a national body that brings together apprenticeship stakeholders - They have all kinds of great resources. Find out more... http://caf-fca.org

AT NSCC...

NSCC offers apprenticeship training in over twenty designated trades through a partnership with ATSD. NSCC apprenticeship training is offered through a variety of locations and delivery formats. This includes face-to-face training, as well as online and flexible, blended delivery opportunities. NSCC also offers a number of one-year certificate and two-year diploma Pre-Apprenticeship Programs providing entry-level skills and advance standing for those choosing to continue their careers in skilled trades as apprentices. The Apprenticeship Agency is working in partnership with NSCC to promote a focus on learning centred apprenticeship and apprenticeship connections with NSCC Programs. There is an evolving suite of resources through College OURNSCC sites as well as the apprenticeship related resources and activities included below...

	Awareness of the Apprenticeship Trades: Learning activities and resources promoting an awareness of apprenticeship trades.
	Awareness of the Apprenticeship Process: Learning activities and resources promoting an awareness of the apprenticeship process and how the system works.
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A Partnership Initiative of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education - Apprenticeship Agency, and Nova Scotia Community College