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How do I get an apprenticeship?
I'm taking a Welding Technician program at a polytechnic in my city when I pass I will be a second-year apprentice, but I'm still worried about getting work in an economic downturn; what can I do now to improve my success rate?
(I live in Canada)
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Michaella Munyuzangabo
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Michaella’s Answer
Hi David,
Maybe you can start looking at different companies in Calgary now and go speak with them, ask if you can start working part-time or if you can shadow some of their workers. You can ask your school, or look them up online: Indeed, Kijiji. It will show that you have initiative and are willing to put in the hard work. You could also consider moving outside of Alberta when you graduate. For example, Toronto's and Vancouver's economies are doing better, and there might be more jobs there.
Maybe you can start looking at different companies in Calgary now and go speak with them, ask if you can start working part-time or if you can shadow some of their workers. You can ask your school, or look them up online: Indeed, Kijiji. It will show that you have initiative and are willing to put in the hard work. You could also consider moving outside of Alberta when you graduate. For example, Toronto's and Vancouver's economies are doing better, and there might be more jobs there.
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Pat’s Answer
Apprentice
programs are found a the trade halls of all the related trades-(ironworkers, boilermakers, millwrights, pipefitters to name a few) the opportunity get training while getting a paycheck is out there.
Contact local trade unions
Get a summer job in related industries
Take classes that support the trades youre interested in
programs are found a the trade halls of all the related trades-(ironworkers, boilermakers, millwrights, pipefitters to name a few) the opportunity get training while getting a paycheck is out there.
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