Continue Your Education After Apprenticeship

Completing an apprenticeship can open doors to further education.

In Alberta, apprenticeship is recognized as a form of post-secondary education. Alberta post-secondary institutions are increasingly recognizing apprenticeship education and journeyperson certification toward other post-secondary programs. This means you can build on what you have already learned and get a head start on further education.

Depending on the program, your apprenticeship education may count toward a certificate, diploma, or degree, or help you qualify for admission.

Further education options are available in a growing range of fields of study, including:

• Business
• Education
• Health
• Environmental studies
• Arts
• Science
• Computing

Find opportunities through Transfer Alberta

Explore Transfer Alberta to see how your apprenticeship education can count toward further education and where it could take you next.

Institutions that currently have apprenticeship transfer credit listed in Transfer Alberta include:

• Portage College
• Northwestern Polytechnic
• SAIT
• Athabasca University

New programs and transfer opportunities are added regularly. Check Transfer Alberta regularly to see what new options are available.

If the institution or program you are interested in is not listed, contact the institution directly to ask if it recognizes your apprenticeship education or journeyperson certification.