Education

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. 

Please see our informative publication, Step Into The Trades pdf file for more information.  This document is also available in French: Option métiers pdf file.

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.

Incentives for Yukon employers and apprentices

Many Yukon employers will be eligible for the Government of Canada Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC) for registering new apprentices.  Please refer to:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/individuals/topics/
income-tax/return/completing/deductions/
lines409-485/412/ajctc-e.html

Many Yukon apprentices completing the first and second years of their program may be eligible for the Government of Canada Apprenticeship Incentive Grant.  Please refer to:
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/
goc/apprenticeship.shtml

Apprentice mechanics may also be eligible for a Government of Canada tax deduction for tools purchased.  Please refer to:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/individuals/topics/income-tax/return/
completing/deductions/lines206-236/229/mechanic/menu-e.html

Application Process

Application forms pdf file, 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.

Trade Experience Verification Forms

Automotive Painter pdf file
Automotive Service Technician pdf file
Baker pdf file
Barber pdf file
Cabinetmaker pdf file
Carpenter pdf file
Communication Electrician pdf file
Community Antenna Television Technician pdf file
Cook pdf file
Electric Motor System Technician pdf file
Electrician pdf file
Electronics Technician pdf file
Floorcovering Installer pdf file
Gasfitter pdf file
Glazier pdf file
Hairstylist pdf file
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Off Road) pdf file
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician pdf file
Industrial Instrument Mechanic pdf file
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) pdf file
Industrial Warehouse Worker pdf file
Insulator (Heat and Frost) pdf file
Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) pdf file
Machinist pdf file
Motor Vehicle Body Prepper pdf file
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint) pdf file
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer pdf file 
Oil Burner Mechanic pdf file
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician pdf file
Painter Decorator pdf file
Partsperson pdf file
Plumber pdf file
Power System Electrician pdf file
Powerline Technician pdf file
Refrigeration Mechanic pdf file 
Roofer pdf file
RV Service Technician pdf file
Sawfitter Sawfiler pdf file
Sheet Metal Worker pdf file
Sprinkler System Installer pdf file
Steam-pipefitter pdf file
Transport Trailer Technician pdf file
Truck and Transport Technician pdf file
Welder pdf file

Contact - Apprenticeship

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
Sheila.Tarr@gov.yk.ca
Darwin.O'Brien@gov.yk.ca