Welcome to the ICI Pre-Apprentice Application Page!
Prior to applying we encourage all Applicants to understand the full scope of what it means to be an Electrician in the Construction Trade. A career as a 309A Industrial, Commercial & Institutional (ICI) Construction & Maintenance Electrician can be very demanding but is also extremely rewarding! Working on different projects throughout the Greater Toronto Area, you will be able to see the fruits of your hard work all around the city. Prior to submitting an application, it is important to know what your career has in store for you; we suggest you consider the following before applying:
- Thoroughly review all information provided on our website related to the program and its rewards
- Do your own independent research on the industry and the trade
- Consider the physical demands of the career:
• A considerable amount of time is spent working at heights, either up ladders or on elevated work platforms*
• Standing, walking and climbing are all part of daily work activities
- Speak to Journeyperson Electricians
- Research our Contractor partners
*Fear of heights does not have to be a barrier to a career in the electrical trade, to find out more please visit https://ontario.cmha.ca/documents/phobias-and-panic-disorders/ or talk to a health professional https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-support
Application Requirements
All Applicants must:
- Be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident – An Applicant must be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident to complete this apprenticeship (this is a full-time, 5-6 year program).
- Have a Resume to upload – Applicants will need to submit an up-to-date resume including 2 professional references.
- Have an Essay to upload – Applicants will need to submit a 500-word essay explaining why they want to become an Electrician.
- Have their educational pre-requisite proof – Applicants will need to submit their high school transcripts* demonstrating the completion of 1 Math, 1 English, and 1 Physics from the chart below. These educational foundations are key tools for trade school completion and program success.
*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 of Canada website.
Please Note: Applicants who already have a Registered Training Agreement (RTA) and have 1000 hours or more of trade-related experience are not eligible to apply to this pre-apprenticeship program.
Application Checklist:
- YES, I am a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident;
- YES, I have an up-to-date typed resume (including 2 up-to-date references) ready to upload;
- YES, I have a 500-word typed essay ready to upload; and
- YES, I have my high school transcript that clearly shows that I have the mandatory educational prerequisites (1 Math, 1 Physics & 1 English) from the list above, or an ECA report ready to upload.
Please note, only Applicants who submit full and complete Applications will be considered.
For more information about the Intake, please read the following pages: