Pre-Apprenticeship

A pre-apprenticeship program gives participants the opportunity to level up their skills in order to enter an apprenticeship program for a specific trade. Our pre-apprenticeship programs are FREE and offered in French only.

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Description

Pre-apprenticeship programs are delivered according to regional demand.
The trades and areas studied vary from year to year.
These programs are generally short, lasting between 28 and 42 weeks. The number of weeks depends on the trade and the skills to be learned during the program.
All pre-apprenticeship programs are funded by MLTSD and WESP, and are therefore free for participants. This includes the course, protective equipment and course textbooks
All pre-apprenticeship programs meet apprenticeship program standards.
All pre-apprenticeship programs have an upgrading component, in partnership with Boréal’s literacy centre (AFB or Formation sur mesure et alphabétisation).
All pre-apprenticeship programs end with a work placement lasting 4 to 8 weeks, to give students an on-the-job component
Pre-apprenticeship programs are in high demand. All applicants will be interviewed prior to admission.

Free Tuition

Heavy Equipment Technician Pre-Apprenticeship for Women

This FREE pre-apprenticeship program begins on July 7, 2025, at the Sudbury campus.

This program includes one week of orientation, 21 weeks of training, followed by an 8-week internship. In this program, students will complete their Level 1 of Trade 421A (Commercial Vehicles and Equipment). The program provides upgrading and employment support services – all free of charge. It is designed for women interested in pursuing a career in heavy equipment.

For more information or to register, please email us at tonmetier@collegeboreal.ca.

*Offered in French only