How long do I have to wait to be an apprentice?
Some apprenticeship programs, especially in the construction industry, may have a waiting period before you’re placed into on-the-job training. The waiting period, from when you apply to when you start varies by occupation.
It might be two weeks or two years. Applying for apprenticeship programs can be a competitive process and it's not unusual for people to apply more than once. You can get more information by calling the program you’re applying for.