Guides
Straight answers about getting into the trade.
No sales pitch, no gatekeeping — the things people ask us most, answered properly. Written by an electrical contractor who hires apprentices.
Guide · Ontario
How to get an electrical apprenticeship in Ontario with no experience
How do I get an electrical apprenticeship in Ontario with no experience?
Read the guide →Guide · NewcomersLicensed electrician abroad, starting over in Canada
I'm a licensed electrician from another country and my credentials don't transfer in Canada — how do I get back into the trade?
Read the guide →Guide · CertificationsThe safety certifications that get a first-year hired
What safety certifications do I need to get hired as an electrical apprentice in Canada?
Read the guide →Guide · Career changersChanging careers to the electrical trade in your 40s
I'm in my 40s and want to change careers to become an electrician — where do I start?
Read the guide →Guide · Getting startedGetting started in the electrical trade as a woman
How can a woman with no trades experience get started as an electrician in Canada?
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