Apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship students work in paid, full-time positions under the supervision of their sponsoring organization.
- Students balance work with short in-class training periods before or in between placements.
- Traditional apprenticeships require training under a registered professional or tradesperson.
- Emerging “apprenticeship-style” programs offer more flexibility.
Benefits of Apprenticeships
What an apprenticeship could look like:
Brandi is able to work for her host while still completing courses, and during this time she applies her skills in full-stack web development and database development to develop a website and app.
The start up is able to grow their emerging business, provide Brandi with practical career experience, and have immediate access to the talent pipeline.
Program Example
Bow Valley College offers an apprenticeship through their Digital Design Program. Learners will work 3 days per week as part of a team and continue to develop their technical skills as a junior designer.
This is just one example of a program that offers students looking for apprenticeships! Explore more opportunities like this by visiting our WIL Catalogue.
Apprenticeships in the Real World
Catch Communications successfully leveraged student talent through apprenticeships, gaining fresh perspectives and skilled support in web development, marketing coordination, and more.
Catch Communications has provided students with hands-on industry experience while benefiting from innovative ideas and valuable contributions that drive their business forward. Watch the video to see how the apprenticeship worked for them.