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Publication Date: July 17, 2026 - 06:19

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Why electrician pre-apprenticeship programs are no guarantee of work, or even an apprenticeship

July 17, 2026

Two graduates of an electrical pre-apprenticeship program in London, Ont., say finding an employer willing to register them as apprentices has been far harder than learning the trade itself. Industry leaders say the programs provide valuable training but aren't a guarantee of work because apprenticeship positions remain limited.



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