In the apprenticeship system you earn while you learn. Apprenticeship training takes from two to four years to complete, depending upon the trade you have chosen. An apprentice is an employee, and earns wages which increase as they progress through their program. Employers and their apprentices sign an apprenticeship contract, and use a record book to plan and record completion of the required training activities. The employer will also enter evaluations of the apprentice's progress in this record book, as well as completing an annual evaluation.
Technical training is provided in a post secondary college or technical institution.
There are a number of schools available to choose from for each trade. Technical training varies from 4 to 12 weeks during each year of apprenticeship, depending upon the trade. When apprentices successfully complete all components of their training, they receive a Completion of Apprenticeship and Journey Level Trade Certificate. From that day on, they are certified journey level tradespersons who can earn top wages in their industry. The Yukon's Advanced Education Branch can provide you with more information on apprenticeship.