Careers in the skilled trades : a resource for Aboriginal people

Summary: This handbook will help you through the steps you need to make an informed decision about apprenticeships. It will tell you about all the possible jobs available, how to train for these jobs and what to expect as part of an apprenticeship program.

Record details

ISBN: 9781896832937 (pbk.)
ISBN: 1896832938 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
37 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
Publisher: Owen Sound, Ont. : Ningwakwe Learning Press, 2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes Internet addresses (p. 33-34)

Formatted Contents Note:

What is apprenticeship? -- Jobs in skilled trades -- Why consider apprenticeship? -- How do I find an apprenticeship program?: Pre-apprenticeship; Aboriginal-specific-options; General programs and options -- How do I get into an apprenticeship program?: Application process; Costs and scholarships -- What will it be like once I'm in an apprenticeship program? -- What will happen once the apprenticeship is over? -- Appendix 1: List of apprenticeship trades -- Appendix 2: Internet resources on skilled trades in Canada -- Appendix 3: Ontario AHRDAs -- Appendix 4: Ontario government regional offices.