Indigenous Combine paid job experience for in-demand skilled trades with SLC classroom instruction. Apprenticeships are facilitated by Skilled Trades Ontario.
Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Apprenticeships at St. Lawrence College.
Registration and Payments
- Check your spam, junk and/or promotions folders in your email account before contacting your Employment Training Consultant (ETC) at the Ministry.
- Ensure any changes to your contact information are sent to your ETC as well as in your SLC student account.
- Email apprenticeship@sl.on.ca with general questions about your program that are not listed in the FAQs.
Services and Financial Assistance
Block Release apprentices may be eligible for Employment Insurance Benefits (EI) while attending trade school. Once you have confirmed your enrolment (or seat) a letter will be sent to you from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) providing details on how to apply for employment insurance, including the 16-digit code. The College does not have access to the 16-digit code. This reference code is required when applying to Service Canada for Employment Insurance Benefits.
External Links:
Canada Apprentice Loan - Canada.ca
https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/apprenticeship/get-financial-support/
Online & On-campus Learning
Day release training is attending school part-time, one day per week for approximately eight months to complete your level of training.
Block release training is attending school full-time for an 8 to 12-week period to complete your level of training.
Seats often fill up quickly due to limited space and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend contacting SLC as soon as you receive your Offer of Classroom Training.
If you have received an offer, please fill out the apprenticeship registration form by contacting apprenticeship@sl.on.ca. Your placement will be determined by the order of receipt.
Do not submit payment until your registration has been confirmed and you have received your invoice email.
Offers of Classroom Training are sent by MLITSD, not the college. Please contact your Employment Training Consultant (ETC) about receiving an offer.
If you have not received an offer, we recommend reaching out to your Ministry Employment and Training Consultant (ETC) to find out when you are eligible to attend. If you are unsure who your ETC is, you can call the Employment Ontario Hotline at 1-800-387-5656 for assistance.
Intakes begin at various times throughout the year and offers are sent by MLITSD several months before classes begin. Contact your Employment Training Consultant (ETC) about receiving an offer.
The classroom training offer includes only the classroom fee. In an apprentice’s final level HST, insurance, ancillary fees, and a graduation fee will be added separately.
Do not submit payment until your registration has been confirmed and you have received your invoice and payment instructions via email.
Physical and digital books can be picked from the bookstore or online through a third-party supplier. Booklists are available on the website.
Shortly before you begin your program, you will be able to view your timetable from the Student Portal on SLC.me.
It is crucial to retain your login information for the Student Portal to access available services and for future registrations. Regularly visit Blackboard and slc.me for instructions, schedules, and expectations. Be prepared to log into slc.me during the scheduled course delivery time, where your instructor will outline course expectations, assessment deadlines, attendance, and scheduling.
If you have an IEP or require academic accommodations please visit our accessibility services webpage.