Prince Edward Island
Authority: Apprenticeship Section (Education and Lifelong Learning) · Phone: 902-368-4460
The smallest system in the country, which cuts both ways: very few compulsory trades and a short route to the registrar, but a thin employer base — your choice of sponsor may be a handful of companies.
The 4 compulsory trades
Section titled “The 4 compulsory trades”- Automotive Service Technician
- Construction Electrician
- Plumber
- Steamfitter / Pipefitter
PEI’s government site sits behind a bot check, so this list could not be re-verified automatically. Confirm on the source page before relying on it.
Where to start
Section titled “Where to start”- Start an apprenticeship: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/economic-growth-tourism-and-culture/apprenticeship-program
- Funding and grants: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/economic-growth-tourism-and-culture/apprenticeship-program
- Compulsory trades: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/workforce-advanced-learning-and-population/designated-trades-in-pei
Everywhere else
Section titled “Everywhere else”- How apprenticeship works — the mechanics that apply across Canada
- All 13 authorities — for comparison, and if you might move
- Funding programs — federal money applies wherever you are