Employers /
Employer Responsibilities
Employers play a vital role in the training of youth apprentices.
The employer is expected to:
- Provide a working environment which focuses on learning and apprenticeship training;
- Provide a safe working environment which complies with health and safety regulations;
- Direct and guide student learning through on-site supervision by a qualified journeyperson;
- And assess the progress of the student jointly with the Cooperative Education teacher.
Employer participation helps students:
- Develop an awareness and appreciation of the skilled trades;
- Gain access to a career in the skilled trades;
- Begin apprenticeship training as part of a high school diploma;
- Make a successful tradition from high school to the workplace in a skilled trade.