Apprenticeship and Trades

Apply to Apprenticeship and Trades: Pre-trades

Registered apprenticeship

Do you currently work for an employer who?is (or might be) interested in training you as a registered apprentice in an industrial trade? If so, explore the different Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees (JATCs) that manage industrial registered apprenticeship programs in partnership with PCC and hold classes at PCC locations.

See the registered apprenticeship page for more details.

Pre-trades

Our pre-trades options are the perfect fit for you if you are interested in the trades but don’t have a lot of experience. They are fast-track programs designed to expose you to the trades and help build skills to advance your career and income.

The Apprenticeship and Trades: Pre-Trades certificate?accepts 28 in the Fall, Winter and Spring terms. The Pre-Trades for Advanced Manufacturing certificate accepts 24 students Fall, Winter and Spring terms and 6 students Summer term. Both Pre-Trades options have very specific requirements in regards to tools, scheduling, and time commitment. To begin the program, you’ll attend an information session and join a waitlist. After receiving department permission, you’ll be able to register for classes in MyPCC.

Questions? Schedule a visit or talk with a program advisor.

How to apply

  1. Apply to PCC

    Applying to PCC is free and only takes a few minutes. Complete this step as soon as possible so you can start using PCC resources.
    Apply to PCC

  2. Recommended timeline
    Term you want to start Attend info session by…
    Fall term Summer term
    Winter term Fall term
    Spring term Winter term
    Complete prerequisites

    Complete the placement process. The prerequisites for this program:

    • Reading and writing prerequisite: placement into RD/WR/IRW 90 or ESOL Level 8 or completion of ESOL Level 7
    • Math prerequisite: placement into MTH 58/60 or completion of MTH 20
  3. Attend an information session

    Sign up for an information session at least one term in advance of when you want to start the program. This information session is required before being offered a spot in the program. At the session, we’ll go over the tools and time commitment for this program. If there is availability and you’ve met the prerequisites, you can join the program waitlist.

After the information session

After your info session, you will have access to a link to confirm your interest in the program and add your name to the waitlist. (Applicants are added to the waitlist in the order received). If the program fills up, alternates who are not admitted will be at the top of the list for the next enrollment term. Applicants that do not meet the prerequisites will not be offered a spot in the program.