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School of Skilled Trades

Grab the Tools for Success

Turn your mechanical mindset and problem-solving personality into a fulfilling career. Whether your interests lie in transportation or construction trades, we are confident you will find a program that works.

The School of Skilled Trades offers in-demand career paths with apprenticeship training in automotive service technician, carpenter, electrician, gasfitter, heavy equipment technician, industrial mechanic, instrumentation and control technician, parts technician, plumber, steamfitter-pipefitter, and welder.

These careers combine hands-on problem-solving with excellent earning potential and steady job security, making them ideal for individuals who want to build future-proof careers in essential industries.

Growing GP Programs

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Apprenticeship

Register for Classes

Secure your technical training spot and register for classroom instruction in your trade on the date listed below:

  • Tuesday, May 19 - Automotive Service Technician
  • Wednesday, May 20 - Instrumentation and Control Technician
  • Thursday, May 21 - Electrician
  • Tuesday, May 26 - Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) and Heavy Equipment Technician
  • Wednesday, May 27 - Carpenter and Parts Technician
  • Thursday, May 28 - Gasfitter, Steamfitter-Pipefitter, Plumber, and Welder

Easily add a reminder to your calendar and get other useful trade-specific information.

Registration Dates

Upcoming Intakes

Period 1

  • September 21 to November 20, 2026
  • February 8 to April 9, 2027

Period 2

  • November 23, 2026, to February 5, 2027
  • April 12 to June 11, 2027

Period 3

  • September 21 to November 20, 2026
  • February 8 to April 9, 2027

Period 4

  • November 23, 2026, to February 5, 2027
  • April 12 to June 11, 2027

Period 1

  • October 26 to December 18, 2026

Period 2

  • March 1 to April 23, 2027

Period 3

  • January 4 to February 26, 2027

Period 4

  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 1

  • August 31 to October 23, 2026
  • October 26 to December 18, 2026
  • January 4 to February 26, 2027
  • March 1 to April 23, 2027
  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 2

  • August 31 to October 23, 2026
  • October 26 to December 18, 2026
  • January 4 to February 26, 2027
  • March 1 to April 23, 2027
  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 3

  • August 31 to November 6, 2026
  • November 9, 2026 to January 29, 2027
  • February 1 to April 9, 2027
  • April 12 to June 18, 2027

Period 4

  • November 9, 2026 to January 29, 2027
  • February 1 to April 9, 2027
  • April 12 to June 18, 2027

Period 1 - Gasfitter Common

  • October 26 to December 18, 2026
  • March 1 to April 23, 2027
  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 3 - Gasfitter Class A

  • Apr 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 1

  • August 31 to October 23, 2026
  • October 26 to December 18, 2026
  • January 4 to February 26, 2027
  • March 1 to April 23, 2027
  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 2

  • October 26 to December 18, 2026
  • January 4 to February 26, 2027
  • March 1 to April 23, 2027
  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 3

  • August 31 to October 23, 2026
  • January 4 to February 26, 2027
  • March 1 to April 23, 2027
  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 4

  • October 26 to December 18, 2026
  • January 4 to February 26, 2027
  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 1

  • October 26 to December 18, 2026
  • January 4 to February 26, 2027
  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 2

  • August 31 to October 23, 2026
  • January 4 to February 26, 2027
  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 3

  • August 31 to October 23, 2026
  • October 26 to December 18, 2026
  • January 4 to February 26, 2027
  • March 1 to April 23, 2027

Period 4

  • August 31 to October 23, 2026
  • October 26 to December 18, 2026
  • March 1 to April 23, 2027

Period 1

  • October 26 to December 18, 2026
  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 2

  • March 1 to April 23, 2026
  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 3

  • August 24 to October 30, 2026
  • February 16 to April 23, 2027

Period 4

  • November 23 to February 12, 2027

Period 1

  • August 31 to October 9, 2026

Period 2

  • January 4 to February 26, 2027

Period 3

  • April 26 to June 4, 2027

Period 2

  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 3

  • January 4 to February 26, 2027

Period 4

  • October 26 to December 18, 2026

Period 2

  • January 4 to February 26, 2027

Period 3

  • March 1 to April 23, 2027

Period 4

  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 1

  • October 26 to December 18, 2026
  • January 4 to February 26, 2027
  • March 1 to April 23, 2027
  • April 26 to June 18, 2027

Period 2

  • October 26 to December 18, 2026
  • January 4 to February 26, 2027
  • March 1 to April 23, 2027

Period 3

  • August 31 to October 23, 2026
  • April 26 to June 18, 2027
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School of Skilled Trades

Crank up Your Career

Productive partnerships with industry leaders give our graduates distinctive skills and a competitive edge. 

Community & Industry

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School of Skilled Trades

Pathways that Pay

NWP puts the earn into learn. Our apprenticeships deliver hands-on experience, career advancement, and financial stability.

Discover the Apprenticeship Advantage

2026/27 Trades Intakes

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School of Skilled Trades

Programs That Work.

From transportation technicians to construction craftspeople, there is an NWP technician or journeyperson in every corner of the skilled trades.

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School of Skilled Trades

Building Momentum

As we continue to add new programming and career streams, NWP is also developing unparalleled trades and technology training facilities where they are needed most.

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Construction Trades

Testing Services

Put your skills and knowledge to the test right on campus. NWP is proud to be an approved venue for Grade B Pressure Welder Certificate of Competency and Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Certification testing.

Get in Touch

We've got the skills to help you succeed.