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Apprenticeship Trades

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: February 27, 2023 – April 21, 2023 
Carpenter Apprenticeship Second Period: Check back for future offerings.
Carpenter Apprenticeship Third Period: Check back for future offerings. 
Carpenter Apprenticeship Fourth Period: January 3, 2023 – February 24, 2023

Electrician Apprenticeship First Period: April 3, 2023 – May 26, 2023
Electrician Apprenticeship Second Period: Check back for future offerings.
Electrician Apprenticeship Third Period: Check back for future offerings.
Electrician Apprenticeship Fourth Period: January 3, 2023 – March 24, 2023

Welder Apprenticeship First Period: February 27, 2023 – April 21, 2023
Welder Apprenticeship Second Period: Check back for future offerings.
Welder Apprenticeship Third Period: Check back for future offerings.

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 (Blackboard Collaborate™) 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 (Moodle) 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.

Stay in student housing while you complete your apprenticeship education in Slave Lake!  LEARN MORE »

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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