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Apprenticeship Trades

Apprenticeship application dates for 2025-2026 open soon!

Carpenter opens May 13
Electrical opens May 15
Welder opens May 22


Northern Lakes College has close ties with industry partners allowing us to align skills and knowledge taught with what employers need. We take the extra step to provide valuable technical trades training.

Not sure where to start in your trades’ career? See the Trade Pathways document to help you determine where to begin.  


Program Dates

Carpenter Apprenticeship First Period: March 24, 2025 – May 16, 2025 in Wabasca- CANCELLED
Carpenter Apprenticeship Third Period: March 10, 2025 – May 2, 2025 in Slave Lake
Carpenter Apprenticeship First Period: May 26 - July 18, 2025 in High Level 
Carpenter Apprenticeship Fourth Period: May 5, 2025 – June 27, 2025 in Slave Lake – CANCELLED
Carpenter Apprenticeship First Period: September 29, 2025 – November 11, 2025 in Wabasca
Carpenter Apprenticeship First Period: September 29, 2025 – November 11, 2025 in Slave Lake
Carpenter Apprenticeship Second Period: January 5, 2026 – February 27, 2026 in Slave Lake
Carpenter Apprenticeship First Period: February 2, 2026 – March 27, 2026 in High Level
Carpenter Apprenticeship Third Period: March 9, 2026 – May 1, 2026 in Slave Lake
Carpenter Apprenticeship Fourth Period: May 4, 2026 – June 26, 2026 in Slave Lake

Electrician Apprenticeship Fourth Period: March 31, 2025 - June 20, 2025 in Slave Lake
Electrician Apprenticeship Second Period: September 2, 2025 – October 24, 2025 in Slave Lake
Electrician Apprenticeship First Period: October 27, 2025 – December 19, 2025 in Slave Lake
Electrician Apprenticeship Third Period: January 19, 2026 – March 27, 2026 in Slave Lake
Electrician Apprenticeship Fourth Period: April 13, 2026 – June 19, 2026 in Slave Lake

Welder Apprenticeship Second Period: March 10, 2025 – May 2, 2025 in Slave Lake
Welder Apprenticeship Third Period: May 5, 2025 – June 27, 2025 in Slave Lake
Welder Apprenticeship First Period: September 29, 2025 – November 21, 2025 in Slave Lake
Welder Apprenticeship First Period: February 2, 2026 – March 27, 2026 in High Level
Welder Apprenticeship Second Period: March 9, 2026 – May 1, 2026 in Slave Lake
Welder Apprenticeship Third Period: May 4, 2026 – June 26, 2026 in Slave Lake

Delivery Methods Explained

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Face-to-Face: Courses where the instructor and the students are interacting at the same time, at the same physical location. 

NLC LIVE Online™: Scheduled classes online, where students log in to a program with instructors and peers on the same day, at the same time.

NLC Anytime, Anywhere: Courses where you do not have scheduled classes, but where you log in to a program online at any time and do your work. 

Blended: Courses where you have a combination of face-to-face and online (NLC Anytime, Anywhere and/or NLC LIVE Online).

Dual Credit: Students in high school can experience College programs while earning post-secondary credits.

Apprenticeship Trades programs are delivered face-to-face at a Northern Lakes College campus. 

Explore our Apprenticeship Trades programs

Carpenter Apprenticeship

Carpenter Apprenticeship

The carpentry trade can be a stepping-stone to unlimited possibilities. Carpenters play a vital role and are involved in every phase of the construction cycle. Get on board!

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Electrician Apprenticeship

Electrician Apprenticeship

If a voltage meter, channel locks, and needle-nose pliers are tools you would like to master, then electrical trade is for you. Electricians specialize in many areas, including solar energy!

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Welder Apprenticeship

Welder Apprenticeship

Welders have a wide variety of careers! They specialize in the joining of metal components, working in commercial, institutional, and industrial settings.

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