Apprenticeship is hands-on training for people who enjoy learning by doing.
The training provides access to well-paying jobs that demand a high level of skills, judgement and creativity. Apprentices are paid while gaining work experience, and their wages increase with their level of skills. About 90 per cent of apprenticeship training is provided in the workplace by employers. The remainder, which involves classroom instruction on theory, is usually given at a local community college or provided by another approved training organization. To become an apprentice, an applicant must find an employer who is willing to train.