AllTradesJournal

Apprenticeship

2 articles

A long line of aspiring plumbers fills a college hallway, illustrating the high demand for plumbing apprenticeship programs in Canada.
Trades

Skilled Trades Surge Overwhelms Plumbing Colleges in Canada

At Humber College in Toronto, the plumbing apprenticeship program received 3,500 applications for just 150 spots this year — a 23x oversubscription.

Rick Donovan·May 19, 2026
Diverse apprentices learning construction skills on a simulated site, guided by an instructor, highlighting the NEFBA program's success in training skilled trades professionals.
Trades

NEFBA apprenticeship program shows strong success

In 2023, every graduate from the NEFBA apprenticeship program attained NCCER industry credentials, according to www-bths.

Rick Donovan·May 15, 2026