The Apprenticeship Program is administered by the Ontario Government. Those interested in the program are encouraged to contact the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities.

• An apprenticeship candidate must complete an application form, submit Grade 12 (OSD) transcripts, be a resident of Ontario, and be employed in the horticultural sector.
• The candidate and employer must meet with a representative of the ministry, who will ensure that the employer has the ability to train and educate the employee, and that the employee wants to make a serious commitment to the program.
• Once the candidate is enrolled into the Horticultural Technician Apprenticeship Program, the candidate commits to the following:
  1. Training with the employers for 4,000 to      6,000 hours (2 - 3 years)
  2. Completing an eight-week (basic) in-school training session at a community college
  3. Completing a 12-week (advanced) in-school training session at a community college
  4. Completing a skills sign-off booklet of required skills

Please contact your local Apprenticeship office of the Provincial Government (Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities) for registration details, or visit www.hortcareers.com

Click here to download Apprenticeship Pre-Registration Form

Click here to access Ontario government information on the apprenticeship program, including incentives