Thursday, October 1, 2026

Your Apprenticeship Journey: Make the Most of the Resources Available to You!

Your apprenticeship is an important step toward building a successful career in the skilled trades. Whether you are just starting out, getting ready for trade school, or working toward certification, CLAC and Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) have resources to help you along the way.

There is a lot to keep track of during your apprenticeship, but you don't have to figure everything out on your own! Here are some helpful resources and reminders to keep you moving forward.

Stay on Top of Your Trade School Offers in Ontario

If you're an apprentice in Ontario, it's important to understand when you can expect an offer to attend in-class training.

Skilled Trades Ontario automatically sends school offers 105 days before the scheduled class start date. If you haven't received an offer, you may be able to request a manual school offer starting 45 days before the class begins if seats are available.

Keep in mind that class start dates may change, and training spots are not guaranteed.

Need help with a manual school offer or have questions about trade school scheduling? Contact CLAC Apprenticeship! Our team can help you with the manual school offer process and answer your questions.

Learn More: In-Class Training School Scheduling 2026-27

Check Out the Skilled Trades Ontario Apprentice Toolkit

Did you know that Skilled Trades Ontario has an Apprentice Toolkit designed to help you through every stage of your apprenticeship?

This guide is packed with useful information to help you understand your apprenticeship and stay on track.

The toolkit covers topics such as:

Getting started and registering your apprenticeship

Keeping your Training Standard Logbook up to date

Understanding and responding to trade school offers

Changing employers or apprenticeship sponsors

Financial support, grants, and Employment Insurance (EI)

Completing your apprenticeship and preparing for certification

The toolkit also explains the importance of keeping your contact information and school preferences updated with STO.

Helpful tip: Make sure you have two preferred training locations selected in your STO account. This can improve your chances of receiving a school offer at a location that works for you.

Learn More: Apprentice Toolkit Web Version

Don't Forget to Check Your myCLAC Account!

Your myCLAC account is another important resource during your apprenticeship!

Make it a habit to log in and explore the resources available to you. Staying connected and knowing where to find information can help you make the most of your apprenticeship.

Take a few minutes to check your myCLAC account and see what's available!

Learn more: Login to myCLAC

Explore CLAC's Apprenticeship Resources

CLAC has dedicated apprenticeship webpages with information and resources to support apprentices.

Whether you're looking for guidance or want to learn more about the support available, these pages are a great place to start.

Ontario Apprentices:
Visit the CLAC Ontario Apprenticeship page:
https://www.clac.ca/Your-work/Apprenticeship/Ontario/Welcome-to-Your-Apprenticeship

Manitoba Apprentices:
Visit the CLAC Manitoba Apprenticeship page:
https://www.clac.ca/Your-work/Apprenticeship/Manitoba

Save these pages so you can easily find them when you need them!

Forge Your Future with CLAC!

Another great resource available to apprentices is CLAC's Forge Your Future Program.

This program is available to apprentices in all trades and at any stage of their apprenticeship.

Whether you're new to the trades or getting closer to completing your apprenticeship, be sure to check out the Forge Your Future Program and learn more about this opportunity.

Keep Moving Forward!

Your apprenticeship is a journey, and staying informed is an important part of your success.

Remember to check your trade school offers, keep your apprenticeship records updated, explore the STO Apprentice Toolkit, and take advantage of the resources available through CLAC.

Most importantly, don't hesitate to reach out to CLAC Apprenticeship if you have questions about your trade school offers or need help with the manual school offer process.

Stay connected, use the resources available to you, and keep building your future in the skilled trades!

Your Apprenticeship Journey: Make the Most of the Resources Available to You!

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