Independent Review will help Apprentices Advance in Skilled Trades

  • Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

July 14, 2022

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a request for proposals for an independent review of the provincial apprenticeship program. This review supports the commitment to help ensure the best outcomes for the more than 3,000 apprentices trained annually in post-secondary institutions and job sites across the province.

Proponents interested in responding to the request for proposals must be able to complete the following:

  • Review of apprenticeship program and gauge effectiveness, sustainability, governance and accessibility;
  • Comprehensive jurisdictional scan;
  • Examination of stakeholder engagement throughout the province;
  • Interim and final report;
  • Outcomes framework;
  • Implementation and evaluation plan.

Full requirements for the request for proposals can be found here.

This comprehensive independent review builds on the Provincial Government’s mandate of continuous innovation. It will identify areas where the apprenticeship program is strong, where it can be further enhanced, and where improvements can be made. The review also seeks to increase skilled trade harmonization with other provinces and incorporate the latest in education technology to the benefit of apprentices trained in the province.

There are currently more than 3,500 registered apprentices in Newfoundland and Labrador and 3,239 active agreements with local employers participating in the apprenticeship system.

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“For the first time in nearly two decades we are making serious efforts to review and revitalize our provincial apprenticeship system. The world is changing, and we have to ensure our apprentices can change with it, by imparting future-proofed skills in modern learning environments. Apprentices who go on to become skilled tradespeople and journeypersons, are vital to our economy and their development deserves our focused attention.”
Honourable Gerry Byrne
Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

“The Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board is pleased to support an independent review of the Newfoundland and Labrador apprenticeship program. A review will enhance our understanding of the current program and complement the progress already happening to support the development of skilled tradespeople in our province.”
Lorna Harnum
Chair, Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board

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Learn more
Request for Proposals – Apprenticeship Review, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Immigration, Population Growth and Skills
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