Apprenticeship Success Stories

Jeff Boyer, a second-year machinist apprentice, was thrilled to receive a $1,000 Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Scholarship in November, 2003. The scholarship he received came from Shell Canada Ltd. "Besides the fact that it's nice to be recognized for my hard work, the scholarship money I received helped me buy some of the tools I needed for my training," he said.

Jason Ellik is a second-year heavy equipment technician apprentice who grew up working on cars and farm equipment. In October 2003, Jason received a RAP scholarship from the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board in recognition of his commitment to his trade. "An office job was not for me, and with such a demand for mechanics I knew the trades were a good choice. The RAP program opened a lot of doors for me. It introduced me to the trades, provided the hands-on learning opportunities I prefer, and gave me a head start on my career," he said.