Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Trades and Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship Programs
- Description
- Conestoga offers pathways into trades and apprenticeship through a variety of post-secondary certificate and diploma options; programs provide training in a specific trade to help prepare students for apprenticeship.
Pre-Apprenticeship programs:- include academic upgrading for candidates who do not possess Grade 12 or equivalent (academic entry level in most trades)
- offer introductory theoretical and practical training, Level 1 in-school apprenticeship training in a specific trade and a work placement component to gain hands-on experience
- hours spent in pre-apprenticeship training might be credited towards overall apprenticeship training if the individual decides to sign on as an apprentice, at employers' (sponsor's) discretion
- Eligibility
- OSSD, GED or equivalent
- A resident of, and able to work in Ontario
- Proficient in English language
Ages: 16 years and up- Application Process
- For Pre-Apprenticeship Program:
- applicants are required to attend a program information session
- applicants will be tested in Mathematics, Mechanical Reasoning and English; must complete a pre-apprenticeship application form
- selected applicants who complete the required tests will be invited to a personal interview
- acceptance is based on a combination of the test results and the personal interview
For most post secondary programs, applicants should apply through the Ontario College Application Centre or contact the college for more information at [email protected] or call 519-748-5220 ext 2400
- Office
- No public telephone number
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 460 Speedvale Ave W
Guelph, ON, N1H 0A8
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None; Pre-Apprenticeship Programs are fully funded, no charge to the participant.
Note: regular, trade related, post secondary certificate and diploma programs do charge tuition and traditional apprenticeship trade schooling does include a fee. - Documents Required
- Documents required
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- February 15, 2024
- Address
- 460 Speedvale Ave W
Guelph, ON, N1H 0A8
Cross street: Hanlon Expwy and Speedvale Ave
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - Service Area(s)
- Waterloo Region
- Wellington County
