Sponsors and Employers

• Commitment to Quality: Your sponsor is the organization dedicated to ensuring you receive quality paid on-the-job mentorship and supporting your progression through your apprenticeship.
• Formal Agreement: You'll enter into an Apprenticeship Education Agreement with your sponsor. This agreement is officially registered with Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT).
• Tracking Progress: The sponsor assists in monitoring, verifying and reporting your on-the-job hours.

• Role & Responsibility: Your employer is the individual or company that hires and compensates you for your work. They play a hands-on role in your day-to-day apprenticeship journey.
• Mentorship: The employer provides you with on-the-job mentorship, typically through a certified journeyperson. This ensures you're continually learning and refining your skills on the job.

However, there are instances where they could be a separate. Some apprentices work with numerous employers but remain under the umbrella of a single sponsor.

• Example: Union Sponsor
  • Sponsor: A union can act as your sponsor, dispatching you to various job sites for hands-on experience and guiding your apprenticeship journey.
  • Employer: The individual or company at each job site becomes your employer, offering you work and mentorship.