SPONSOR’S ROLE
This guide outlines the steps a sponsor can take to request a sponsor change for an apprentice already registered in a program with a previous sponsor.
If the apprentice is not yet registered in a program, then either the sponsor or apprentice must select “New Registration” and follow the online registration process instead (see also Step 2).
To initiate this process, you will need the following information:
— Apprentice’s SkilledTradesBC ID
— Apprentice’s last name as registered with SkilledTradesBC
Important: Please communicate with your apprentice ahead of time to ensure they understand you will change their sponsor through the Portal.
Your apprentice must approve your sponsor change request within 30 days. If your apprentice rejects the change request or does not approve it within 30 days, the request will expire, you will need to re-submit your change request.
STEP 1: To begin, sign into the Portal and navigate to the “Registrations” section.
STEP 2: To request a sponsor change for an apprentice already registered in a program with a previous sponsor, click "Change Sponsor for an Apprentice."
Note: If you are registering an apprentice for a new program, select "New Registration” instead.
Review the message and click “Confirm”.
STEP 3: Fill out the questions on the form.
Select the sponsor organization from the list of organizations. If you only have one organization, it will be pre-populated as the sponsor organization.
Provide your apprentice’s SkilledTradesBC ID and last name as registered with SkilledTradesBC.
If a match is found, your apprentice’s name will be displayed.
Select the trade program of the apprentice you would like to sponsor. If the program name does not appear, contact the apprentice to confirm they are registered for the program.
Click Next.
STEP 4: Review and confirm the details related to your request.
Click Submit.
Upon submission, the apprentice will be notified that their sponsor has changed. They must approve the change request within 30 days.
If they do not approve the change request within 30 days, you will need to re-submit your change request.
APPRENTICE’S ROLE
STEP 1: On the apprentice side, apprentices can access the submitted Sponsor Change Request by going to the “Registrations” section on the Portal, under Pending Registrations.
STEP 2: To approve the request, simply open the record by clicking the eye icon.
STEP 3: Complete the Apprentice Attestation and click “Submit”.
Apprentices may also choose to reject the change request and provide a reason. Upon rejecting the request, the apprentice will be responsible for finding a new sponsor in order to continue their apprenticeship program.
