How Apprentices Register

Before you can register as an apprentice, you'll need to choose a trade. Consider your interests, skills and career goals to find the trade that's the best fit for you. Your selected trade will determine your apprenticeship pathway and training requirements.

To find an employer, check MyTradesecrets for tips on the begin an apprenticeship page.

You must be an Alberta 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 Tradesecrets website.

About 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.

Registration for the next academic year opens every May. You'll be able to find those dates in:

• your MyTradesecrets account
• our intake schedule page
• the Important dates tab on each apprenticeship program page

Note: Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served and paid basis.

You can register 1 of 3 ways:

• Online (recommended) through MyTradesecrets. You pay your tuition and fees with either a credit card or bank transfer. 
• In person, you may pay by cheque, money order, credit card (VISA or MasterCard) or debit.

Fees

When you register, you'll pay:

• Tuition
• Mandatory and comprehensive fees including recreation and Students' Association.
• Program-specific fees such as the carpentry shop fee. The amount differs by training period.
• Individual Learning Modules (ILMs) fees. The price depends on your program. They range from $25 to $500.

Fees are due at the time of registration.

Check all of your potential costs on the program page relevant to you. Tools and supplies are listed with every program.

Refund policy

• Withdrawals must to reported to Lakeland's apprenticeship registration office by emailing apprenticeship@lakelandcollege.ca or calling 1 800 661 6490.
• If you withdraw up to 5 working days before the first day of class, you'll receive a full refund minus a $100 administration fee. Please visit the Important dates section of the page for your trade to see college closures, deadlines, etc.
• No refunds after you start the class.

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 our residence application.

Lakeland Colleges a number of services and amenities.

• academic services including peer tutoring, study skills and accessibility help
• 1913 at Lakeland (campus store)
• cafeteria
• clubs
• computer labs
• financial aids and awards
• health and wellness services
• library
• parking - free spots for commuters as well as for residence students. Limited number of paid spots
• recreation - access to the gym, weight and cardio rooms, pool, racquetball/squash courts
• residence - space is usually available. A link to the application is included in your acceptance email.
• study areas

For more information, check the Current Students page.