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Thousands of apprentices. Dozens of trades. One trusted partner — ICBA supports you every step of the journey.

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How ICBA Supports Apprentices

Apprentice Registration
Apprentice Registration
Sign up easily. We handle the paperwork so you get on the job fast and start earning while you learn.
Employer Sponsorship
Employer Sponsorship
Employers: relieve the admin burden of apprenticeships. We manage registration, hours, transcripts and certification.
Bursaries and Incentives
Bursaries & Incentives
Rewards for progress: Time in school, milestone achievements, and skilled-training success earn financial incentives.
Job Placement Support
Job Placement Support
Don’t have a sponsor yet? We connect you to our network of 4,500+ member companies recruiting apprentices across Canada.
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Seamless Support From Day One

As Canada’s industry leader in apprenticeship sponsorship in the construction trades, ICBA takes care of the complex parts: registering with the provincial apprenticeship authority, tracking hours, submitting certification applications, helping with bursaries and tax-credits — so apprentices and employers can focus on the work, not the paperwork.

  • We sponsor apprentices across dozens of trades
  • Easy registration process for apprentices and employers.
  • We monitor school hours, work-hours and support certification.
  • Bursary and incentive programs included.
  • Employers stay focused on projects; we handle administrative burden.

How to Become an Apprentice

Getting Started Is Simple
  • Reach out to us: email apprenticeship@icba.ca or call 604-298-7795. 
  • Secure an employer or let us help you find one.
  • Complete the application and we submit it to the provincial apprenticeship authority.
  • Begin on-the-job training (about 80 %) and technical schooling (about 20 %).
  • Track your progress → get certified journeyperson status + Red Seal eligible where applicable.
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Employers – Sponsor an Apprentice

Grow Your Team, Not Your Admin Burden

The labour relations climate continues to evolve with legislative changes around labour standards, certification processes, and workplace requirements. ICBA provides guidance on provincial rules, updates on government decisions, and support for employers navigating union activity or workplace disputes.

 

Trades & Opportunities

Explore the Trades You Can Pursue

From electrician to carpentry, plumber to sheet-metal, mobile crane operator to glazier — apprentices are needed in dozens of trades across the province and growing across Canada.

 

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WHAT OUR APPRENTICES SAY ABOUT US

5starsThank you so much for the help you’ve given me over the past few months as I’ve been working toward my exam; the bursary for my level 4 is also much appreciated!

 

5starsThank you so much for awarding me this scholarship. I’m honoured to receive it, and it will allow me to complete my program without the stress that comes with financial pressure.

 

5starsWith this assistance, I can focus fully on my academic and career goals. As I work toward becoming a Red Seal electrician, this support represents a major step in achieving that ambition.

5starsYour belief in my success motivates me to strive for excellence. I’m extremely grateful for this generosity and excited for what lies ahead.

 

READY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED? 

Whether you’re ready to become an apprentice or sponsor one, ICBA is here to help you take the next step.