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What is apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship in Alberta is defined as:
- A work-integrated learning opportunity where the majority of learning is through meaningful work experience and mentorship.
- A committed partnership between an apprentice, an employer or sponsor, industry, an educational institution, and the Government of Alberta.
- A post-secondary educational program that results in formal academic recognition and supports pathways to future learning opportunities across a diversity of careers.
Language changes
Language change to align with changes introduced in the STAE Act.
From… > To…
- Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act > Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act
- Journeyman/Journeyman certificate > Journeyperson/journeyperson certificate
- Employers > Sponsors and mentors
- Executive Director > Registrar and administrator
- Apprenticeship Programs > Apprenticeship education programs
- Apprenticeship contracts > Apprenticeship education agreements
- Technical Training > Classroom instruction
- Indentured > Registered
- Certificate/certification > Credentials and certificates
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