Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Find Qualified Apprentices Newsletters Sectors Construction CLAC partners with the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute (PAT), which provides pre-apprenticeship training in a number of skilled trades, including electrician, plumber, HVAC mechanic, gas technician, carpenter, and more. Students graduate with 18 weeks of practical, hands-on experience designed to meet the needs of the industry. Graduates are job-ready with proper PPE and tools. If your employer is looking to hire first-year apprentices who have hands-on trades and safety training, remind them to contact CLAC Jobs at onjobs@clac.ca. If you know someone who is thinking about entering the trades, let them know about pre-apprenticeship training through CLAC and PAT Institute. Previous Next You might be interested in Cedarcroft Place Workers Receive First Collective Agreement with CLAC Through Arbitration 3 Sep 2026 No Islands 3 Sep 2026 Everyday Champion! 1 Sep 2026 #WomenWednesday - Emilie Rose Saretsky 26 Aug 2026