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Work as a Carpenter - Apprenticeship Required? 

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Posted On: 7/7/2016
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hi. I've been doing many projects s a carpenter for the past couple of years.

My father is a retired carpenter and has taught me alot.

my main career is nursing.

And would like to open a business in carpentry.

Do i really need to go to school or have an aprientence for 5 years to open a business?
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Posted On: 7/14/2016
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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

It is great that you are looking into this type of information.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in finding out what the requirements are.

Unfortunately, we have not been able to find any definitive information regarding this.

However, we suggest that you may want to contact the Ontario College of Trades to find out if they can provide any information or advice regarding this type of situation.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Godspower Amraibure
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Posted On: 4/4/2017
I am a refugee Clement in Canada leveling in Shelburne Ontario please I want to work as a Carpenter apprenticeship so that's I can't support myself I have 15 yes plus experience in Generra carpentry budding construction I'm interested in apprenticeship for few years so that's I come establish my own workshop Thanks and God bless
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Posted On: 5/18/2017
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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We suggest that you contact the nearest Employment Service for some assistance with the process. These free Employment Service services can help you with one-on-one advice related to your trade.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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