Apprenticeship and Trades | Government of Northwest Territories

Start and advance your apprenticeship

Learn how apprenticeships work, explore available trades, and upgrade your certification.

Learn how apprenticeship and trade certification work in the NWT, including how to register and complete your training.

View the trades and occupations that are officially designated and regulated in the Northwest Territories.

Find out the education and eligibility requirements to enter a trade.

Explore career paths, training options, and what to expect from working in the skilled trades.

Learn how high school students can start apprenticeship training and earn hours toward certification.

Discover a hands-on program designed to help explore and prepare for careers in the trades.

Personalized online support for apprentices to strengthen skills and succeed in training.

Add a Blue Seal endorsement to your trade certificate by developing business and leadership skills.

Forms, applications, and resources to support apprenticeship, trade, and occupation certification in the Northwest Territories.

Access funding and wage support programs for apprentices and employers.

Get wage support to help employers hire and train apprentices and certified workers.

Learn about awards that recognize and support apprentices and certified tradespeople and view the most recent recipients.

Information and resources for employers who hire and support apprentices.

Understand your responsibilities, supports, and requirements when hiring and training apprentices.

Learn how industry, training providers, and government work together to support apprenticeship in the NWT.

Hear directly from apprentices and tradespeople about their experiences.

Read stories from people working and training in the trades across the Northwest Territories.