Apprenticeship and trades

Designated occupations, certifications, financial assistance, employers, apprentices, credentials and labour mobility and more.

Programs and opportunities

Apprentices
Choose a career in the skilled trades, register as an apprentice and discover the benefits of an apprenticeship program.
Credential recognition
Have your foreign certificates and licences assessed and recognized in New Brunswick.
Labour Mobility
Relocating within Canada as an apprentice or a journeyperson.
Pathways to Certification
The steps to follow to become certified in New Brunswick by choosing a pathway.
The New Brunswick Teen Apprenticeship Program (NBTAP)
Providing students with unique opportunities to participate in paid skilled trades summer work experiences.

Apprenticeship offices
Contact information for the apprenticeship offices in New Brunswick.
Employers
Information to help companies hire apprentices and start apprenticeship programs in workplaces.
Financial assistance for apprentices and employers
Financial incentives that can help apprentices cover expenses and support eligible companies when they hire apprentices.

Designated occupations
Occupations designated under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act.
Governance and legislation
Information on acts and regulations, fees, board orders, apprenticeship and occupational certification board, and education and compliance.