How Apprentices Register

Apprenticeship application & registration

You must be a registered apprentice before you can register in any of Lakeland College's apprenticeship programs.

The instructions and application form to register as an apprentice are located on the Apprenticeship and Industry Training's MyTradesecrets website.

If you aren't a registered apprentice, complete your application and contract form from the AIT site.

Note: You are now able to register as an apprentice without an employer or sponsor. However, you may find the classes challenging without on-the-job experience. We recommend you find a sponsor/employer as soon as possible. One of our pre-employment programs is another option (see below).

Registration is open for all programs that conclude by the end of June 2024.  Registration opening dates for 2024-25 will be posted when they are available.

Use MyTradesecrets

Your MyTradesecrets account is the best place to see schedules, when registration opens, to update your blue book (portfolio) and other updates.

We strongly encourage you to have an up-to-date email in MyTradesecrets. If your current email address isn't in the system, you won't receive critical information.

Registering for training at Lakeland

1. If you're ready to take the next level of apprenticeship training, please check our schedule.
   • Schedules can be found in your MyTradesecrets account.
   • All the intakes are listed in the important dates tab for each of the apprenticeship programs.
   • Or, check our intake schedule for all the training dates at Lakeland College.
2. Registrations for the next academic year usually open in May. You'll be able to find those dates in your MyTradesecrets account. They are also listed above.
3. Register online through MyTradesecrets. You pay your tuition and fees with either a credit card or bank transfer.
4. Since seats are filled on a first-come, first-served and paid basis, we encourage you to register online.
5. Registrations can also be made by phone or in-person.
• By phone, call us at 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8500, or direct in Vermilion at 780 853 8500. Have a credit card ready
• In person, you may pay by cheque, money order, credit card (VISA or MasterCard) or debit.
6. You'll receive an email confirmation from Lakeland approximately a week after you register. Your training period dates, employment insurance and other information are included. It will also include a link to the residence application.