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Free pre-apprenticeship training: skills, safety training and a work placement (Ontario)
Free pre-apprenticeship training: skills, safety training and a work placement (Ontario) is a training program run by the Government of Ontario for youth or adults who are unemployed or underemployed and want to work in a skilled trade. Checked on the official page on October 14, 2026.
You likely qualify if: Unemployed or underemployed; Graduated from high school or left before finishing.
We last read this on October 14, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
Pre-apprenticeship training helps you get the skills and experience you need to get a job as an apprentice. It is free, and textbooks, safety equipment and tools are covered. Contact Employment Ontario for help finding and applying to a training organization.
Who qualifies
Youth or adults who are unemployed or underemployed and want to work in a skilled trade.
You likely qualify if:
Unemployed or underemployed
Graduated from high school or left before finishing
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