Niagara Economic Development is dedicated to inspiring local youth to explore and embrace the world of skilled trades. With a need for certified tradespeople, the opportunities for our students are expanding. Our goal is to assist in educating students from grades 6 to 11 to promote the trades, offering a pathway to a prosperous and fulfilling career. Join us as we pave the way for the next generation of skilled professionals, shaping the future of Niagara’s workforce one student at a time.
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Get started on your skilled trades journey
Elementary and high school students
Check out all the ways you can learn about the skilled trades while you’re in school.
Apply for an apprenticeship
Get paid while you learn with a skilled trades apprenticeship. Learn how to prepare, start and finish an apprenticeship.
Apply to college
Take a pre-trades program, get a diploma and complete in-school requirements at the same time.
Trade certification for experienced workers
If you have skilled trade training and/or work experience from another province, territory or country, you may be eligible for certification in Ontario.
Apprentice Resources
Financial supports for apprentices
Learn about provincial and federal financial supports for apprentices, find out if you qualify and how to apply.
Supports for employers
Learn how to hire an apprentice, how it benefits you as an employer and get financial support to help with the cost of training new apprentices.