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Information for workers
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Fees and forms
Find the required forms and fees for workers in the skilled trades.
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Internationally and nationally trained or certified trades people
Learn about the Red Seal Program, credential recognition and labor mobility within Canada, the newcomer apprenticeship and occupational certification program and prior learning assessment and recognition within the skilled trades.
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The apprenticeship and occupational certification program
Learn about apprenticeship training and the how to become certified.
Information for employers
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Apprenticeship Training Partnerships
Learn about how you can contribute to apprenticeship technical training delivery in New Brunswick.
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Benefits of apprenticeship
Learn about the benefits of hiring an apprentice and more.
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Employer responsibilities
Learn about what is required by Employers under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act
Help with studies and exams
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Learning Strategy Program
Provides individualized support to apprentices who may struggle with the academic portions of the apprenticeship training program.
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Red Seal resources
Provides Red Seal exam breakdowns, sample questions, self-assessments and preparation guides.
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STNB SkillPlan Resource Registration
Boost trade skills and confidence with industry tailored modules.
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The New Brunswick Teen Apprenticeship Program (NBTAP)
The program gives Anglophone High School students the chance to explore the skilled trades through a paid summer work experience.
Credential Verification Information
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Verify a tradesperson’s certification
Verify a tradesperson’s credentials before you hire.
Financial assistance and incentives for apprentices
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Canada apprentice loan
The Canada apprentice loan is available from the federal government to help apprentices registered in a Red Seal trade cover the cost of their training with up to $4,000 in loans.
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Employment Insurance
Apprentices are paid a wage for their experience on the job and, if eligible, may receive Employment Insurance benefits when they attend apprenticeship technical training.
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Tradesperson's tool deduction
Provides employed trades professionals with an annual deduction of up to $500 to help cover the cost of new tools necessary to their occupation.
Designated occupations, regulations and governance
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Apprenticeship Management System (AMS)
AMS is STNB’s cutting-edge IT solution designed to streamline the journey toward certification in various trade occupations.
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Board orders
Board orders are public documents that outline program guidelines for apprenticeship trades and training in New Brunswick.
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Designated occupations
Learn about designated occupations, including those which are endorsed as Red Seal, compulsory or voluntary occupations.
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Governance, legislation and regulations
Learn about the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Board, the standing committee and more.