Applying to the Bahamas Apprenticeship Program as an apprentice will be right for you if you:  

• Have a clear idea of the career you want to pursue and are willing to commit to work and study 

• Are ready to start work – an apprenticeship is primarily a job

• Prefer a more practical and work-related approach to studying 

• Meet the minimum requirements

As an apprentice you will: 

• Earn payment while you build the skills employers need 

• Get the technical skills to increase your chances of finding in-demand jobs now and in the future

• Have a great chance to prove yourself to an employer 

• Be considered for full-time employment with the company you apprenticed with

• 90% of apprentices around the world stay with their training employer and enjoy wage increases when they complete their training

As an apprentice you would:

• Have a real paid job 

• Work alongside experienced staff to learn your trade or skill

• Get time off the job for professional and technical study towards a qualification

• Join the national register of skilled people and get an industry-recognized certificate when you successfully complete your program

• Apprentices are given real responsibilities, expected to work hard, and are given a contract of employment – exactly the same as any other member of staff 

• Apprentices gain a qualification and valuable skills and experience while working for an employer

• They are supported by a training institute that will help them achieve their qualification and make sure they complete their apprenticeship 

• An apprenticeship lasts for one year. However, it may take additional time outside of the Apprenticeship Program to complete the training needed for higher level technical jobs.

The below documents are required to apply for the Bahamas Apprenticeship Program’s Apprenticeship Program or Pre-apprenticeship Program:

• Bahamians must provide one of the following:
  • Valid E-Passport
  • Voter’s card/affidavit
  • Birth certificate
  • Certificate of Identity
• Non-Bahamians must provide one of the following:
  • Belonger’s permit from the Department of Immigration
  • Permanent Residency permit from the Department of Immigration
• All applicants must provide:
  • National Insurance Board (NIB) smart card
  • Primary, junior high or senior high school transcripts
  • Current police record

Additional Apprenticeship Program eligibility requirements:  

• Applicants must be between 16 and 40 years old and meet the minimum entry requirements for either work experience, academic qualifications or have successfully completed the Pre-Apprenticeship Program. 

• Successful apprentices must meet the entry requirements of the job based on the industry and apprenticeship level needed. All apprenticeship vacancies will clearly state specific requirements for the job being advertised.

Application forms are available online or at the Department of Labour office on your island. 

Find out how to apply here.

You may also call the Department of Labour at (242) 302-2550 thru to 302-2562 for more information.

Applying to the Bahamas Apprenticeship Program as a pre-apprentice will be right for you if you:  

• Are between 16 and 26 years old 

• Have a positive attitude 

• Want to learn basic math and english skills as well as soft skills such as time management and communication 

• Want a basic certification to improve your employability

As a pre-apprentice you will: 

• Learn math and reading skills in a classroom setting 

• Learn skills that you can use on any job such as time management and communication 

• Receive workplace exposure that is not considered employment

• Be better positioned to apply for an apprenticeship

As a pre-apprentice you will: 

• Learn basic math and reading skills as well as soft skills like communication and time management 

• Obtain a recognized basic certification once the program is successfully completed 

• Earn the qualifications needed to apply to be an apprentice

Pre-apprenticeships include classroom training and basic workplace exposure rather than employment. 

Applicants with limited work experience or no work experience may be qualified to apply to the Pre-Apprenticeship Program. 

This program may include a stipend or assistance with program-related services.

The below documents are required to apply for the Bahamas Apprenticeship Program’s Apprenticeship Program or Pre-apprenticeship Program:

• Bahamians must provide one of the following:
  • Valid E-Passport
  • Voter’s card/affidavit
  • Birth certificate
  • Certificate of Identity
• Non-Bahamians must provide one of the following:
  • Belonger’s permit from the Department of Immigration
  • Permanent Residency permit from the Department of Immigration
• All applicants must provide:
  • National Insurance Board (NIB) smart card
  • Primary, junior high or senior high school transcripts
  • Current police record

Additional Pre-Apprenticeship Program eligibility requirements:  

• Applicants must be between 16 and 26 years old

Application forms are available online or at the Department of Labour office on your island. 

Find out how to apply here.

You may also call the Department of Labour on Rosetta Street at (242) 302-2550 thru to 302-2562 for more information.