Apprentices in Canada will now have seamless mobility, enabling provinces to better meet labour demands of businesses, and allow apprentices to capitalize on employment opportunities, says Workforce and Advanced Learning Minister Richard Brown.
Yesterday, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for apprenticeship and labour markets officially announced the Apprentice Mobility Agreement, which allows apprentices to work temporarily, or transfer permanently, to another jurisdiction and receive recognition for their work experience, skills acquired, and in-school training completed in any jurisdiction in Canada.
“Initiatives like this one demonstrate great progress and show proof to our workforce, to those seeking employment, and to apprentices, that provinces and territories in Canada are working collaboratively to ensure their success,” said Minister Brown. “This agreement provides our apprentices with greater opportunities and the chance to return to PEI to work and prosper.”
The Apprentice Mobility Agreement allows provinces and territories to build a competitive and skilled workforce, making it easier for Canadians to pursue opportunities across the country. Apprentices will have more access to job opportunities, and employers will have a wider selection of skilled workers when making hiring decisions.
This agreement follows the announcement and signing of the Provincial-Territorial Apprentice Mobility Protocol by Canada’s provincial and territorial Premiers at a meeting held in St. John’s last summer. Following the meeting, Premiers mandated ministers responsible for apprenticeship and labour markets to implement a provincial-territorial approach to mobility for apprentices and for individuals involved in pre-apprenticeship training.
For more information on this agreement and all related documents/commitments, visit www.flmm-fmmt.ca.