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The Alliance

The Electrical Apprentice Training Alliance (The Alliance) is a non-profit organization, funded by the Greater Toronto Electrical Contractors Association (Greater Toronto ECA) and works collaboratively with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 353 to administer apprenticeship programs.

  • Recruits, selects and trains pre-apprentices.
  • Provides dedicated advisors to help apprentices navigate the program and academic requirements.
  • Offers access to free training, resources and experiences to support learning.

ICI Apprenticeship

309A Construction & Maintenance Electrician - Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional.

LRR Apprenticeship

Low-Rise Residential 309A Apprenticeship.

NCS Apprenticeship

Network Cabling Specialist 631A.


Benefits of our Electrical Apprentice Training Alliance Program

The Electrical Apprenticeship Training Alliance (Alliance) directly recruits, selects and trains pre-apprentices for the 309A Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Construction & Maintenance Trade. The Alliance also trains and supports all Low Rise Residential Electrical Apprentices and 631A Network Cabling Specialists Apprentices throughout their apprenticeships.

Dedicated Advisor for guidance and support
Registration fees covered
Get paid to work while you gain experience
IBEW Pension & Benefits
Free supplementary training and safety classes
Textbooks available for loan
Trade School completion bursaries
Certificate of Qualification Completion Award of up to $1150
Apprenticeship Completion Grant of $2000 (until March 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to our most common questions about becoming an electrical apprentice:

  • How long will it take me until I'm on the job?

    The timeline can vary based on current industry demand, depending on this it could take between 3-12 months. Candidates should not resign from their current employment until they are notified by the Alliance in advance of their 2-week Safety & Orientation training course. Upon completion of the training, Applicants are then dispatched to their respective Electrical Contractor.

  • What should I do if I was educated outside of Ontario?

    For those Applicants who have not completed their high school education in Ontario, the Alliance will accept a Comprehensive Secondary School Assessment (course by course assessment) Report from such services as International Credential Assessment Services of Canada (ICAS) found on the Government Canada website.

  • Why is it mandatory to have Math, English and Physics to apply?

    These subjects have been identified as key foundational qualifications to help apprentices successfully complete their apprenticeship, Trade school qualifications, and the C of Q exam.

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