Information for employers and mentors

Skilled Trades NB (STNB) has reached over 6000 apprentices and counting, that is 23% more than only 3 years ago. STNB is looking to expand apprenticeship training in our designated occupations where technical training is offered.

We are seeking expressions of interest to help to expand the delivery of apprenticeship training.

As an employer you already play a crucial role in Apprenticeship training, and you know your business best.

Do any of the following statements resonate with you?

• I have a large volume of apprentices who are having a challenge attending traditional training and I am willing to further support my apprentices either in kind or otherwise.
• I have a facility and/or senior certified staff who could be utilized for technical training delivery.
• I have an innovative idea to deliver technical training, and I am willing to put effort and resources toward it.
• I can support training in a region where there is currently a lack of training facilities, requiring less travel for apprentices, and collaborate with other employers in my region.
• I have a group of employers that are willing to partner on an innovative solution.

If so, we want to hear from you, send a short description of your idea to: [email protected]

Hiring apprentices makes good business sense. Talent. Training. Profit.

That’s what apprenticeship is all about. Whether you have apprentices working for you or your company or if you’re interested in starting an apprenticeship program in your workplace, this section will provide the information you need.

Competitiveness

With an apprenticeship program, you get workers with on-the-job and in-school training, laying the foundation for improving your competitiveness in the future. Give your company a competitive edge by hiring an apprentice today!  

Profitability

Given the importance of a healthy bottom line, it is critical to train a motivated and skilled workforce to meet your needs and to ensure a competitive advantage. Apprentices require good academic skills and with your on-the-job training, it makes for a profitable and smart investment for you and your business.

Customized training

Hands-on training is one of the best ways to learn. Ambition, eagerness to learn, and hard work got you where you are today. Hiring apprentices helps pass on your and your journeypersons’ knowledge and experience. In addition, training a new generation of tradespeople will help your business stay on the leading edge.

Skilled workforce availability  

Ensuring a skilled workforce is available now and in the future is important for the sustainable growth of your business. By hiring apprentices, you’ll ensure that you have qualified and productive employees today and tomorrow.  

In New Brunswick, apprenticeship is a Post-Secondary Education program that requires the committed participation of three partners: the apprentice, the employer (including the supervising journeyperson) and the government represented by Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification.