PGWP information for international students

Programs that are marked PGWP eligible   meet Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) eligibility requirements for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), including the new field of study requirement effective Nov. 1, 2024.  The numbers in the PGWP eligible column are the IRCC Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) codes.  International students seeking a PGWP are responsible for meeting field of study and all other PGWP eligibility requirements.

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Title
Starts In
Credential
Program Availability
Careers

You’ll have plenty of options available to you following the completion of your apprenticeship. Keep your career goals in mind as you find employment as a(n):

  • Apprentice Carpenter
  • Construction Superintendent
  • Contractor
  • Foreman/Forewoman
  • Journeyperson Carpenter
  • Subcontractor
September and March
Certificate
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Domestic Status
International Status
PGWP Eligible / CIP Code
Winter 2026
Open
Unavailable
Ineligible
Careers

When you finish your chosen apprenticeship path, you’ll be prepared for such positions as:

  • Business Owner
  • Estimator
  • Journeyman Gasfitter
  • Journeyman Pipefitter/Steamfitter
  • Journeyman Plumber
  • Journeyman Sprinkler fitter
  • Supervisor
September and February
Certificate
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Domestic Status
International Status
PGWP Eligible / CIP Code
Winter 2026
Open
Unavailable
Ineligible