2026 Language Teacher Toolbox Apprenticeship Program Application

2026 Language Teacher Toolbox Apprenticeship Program Application
Thank you for your interest in Language Teacher Toolbox's apprenticeship program. LTT runs this program in collaboration with Where Are Your Keys (WAYK) and with local language partners in British Columbia, Canada.

This application should take you between 1-2 hours to complete. You should be able to navigate through the form using the tabs above to preview all of the form's pages & questions. If you need to save your application and return to work on it at a later time, you will have that option. If you have any questions, you can reach out to us at info@languageteachertoolbox.ca.

The deadline to submit your application is at 11:59 PM on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Take care to fill out the application thoroughly. Only completed applications will be considered.

1. About You

Please tell us about yourself.
What is your name?*

First NameLast Name
What is your email address? *
It is your responsibility to make sure your contact information is correct and up to date. We communicate with all applicants by email; please check your spam folder for our messages (occasionally our emails are diverted there).
What is your phone number?*
Please enter a valid phone number.
What is your address?*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
What is your country of citizenship? *
N.B. While we encourage people from all over the world to apply for the apprenticeship, the 2026 apprenticeships will be hosted in British Columbia, Canada. Costs may be prohibitive to bring participants from outside of Canada. If accepted, apprentices from outside of Canada will be responsible for any documents needed for international travel and for their own health insurance coverage while they are travelling.
How old are you? *
You must be over 18 to participate as an apprentice.
What pronouns do you use?*
What is your ethnicity/cultural heritage?
If you choose to share, would you let us know if you are affiliated with any First Nation, Tribe, Band, or Alaska Native Corporation? (This question is not required.)
Tell us a little bit more about yourself. (250 word maximum)*

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Where can we find you on social media (public accounts only)?

2. Work Experience

Please tell us about your background with regard to your work experience. We will ask you to share more about a least one recent job you have held, but encourage you to share up to three relevant jobs.
Are you currently employed?*

I am employed full time.I am employed part time.I am employed on a temporary/seasonal basis.I am self-employed.I am not currently employed.I am a student.Other
What is your occupation?
Tell use about your work experience. Please detail up to three of your most recent and relevant jobs. You may include volunteer work, internships, teaching assistant-ships, etc. Do not include upcoming work in this section.
Work Experience 1*
Work Experience 2
Work Experience 3
Is there anything you'd like to add about your work experience? (250 word maximum)

For example: Do you have work coming up that you're excited about but haven't started yet? Do you have any gaps in your work history that you want us to know about?0/250

3. Education/Training

Please tell us about your background with regard to your education and training. N.B. A university degree is NOT REQUIRED to apply for this apprenticeship.
What is your educational experience?*

I am currently a studentI am not currently a student and I have not graduated from college/universityI am not currently a student, but I have graduated from college/university.
If you are a student, what will your status be as of the start of the apprenticeship (May 2026)?

First Year (Freshman)Second Year (Sophomore)Third Year (Junior)Fourth Year (Senior)Graduate StudentOther
If you are a student, are you currently in good standing?
For current students & graduates
Is there anything else you'd like to add about your education? (250 word maximum)

For example: Do you have multiple degrees? Have you studied abroad? Have you taken time away from school? Do you have any school plans in the next few months that you're excited about but haven't started yet? 0/250

5. Languages

Please tell us about your experience learning, speaking, and/or teaching languages. N.B. Proficiency in multiple languages is NOT REQUIRED to apply for this apprenticeship. This section will help us better understand your previous experience with language learning & teaching.
What languages do you know and to what levels of proficiency? *
Please use ACTFL's proficiency guidelines to estimate your proficiency. If you're unfamiliar with the guidelines, check out this page excerpted from the 2020 version of the OPI Familiarization Guide.
Tell us about your language learning (or teaching) experiences. (250 word maximum)*

How did you learn the languages you know? Are you a first language speaker, did you learn them in school, did you learn them while travelling? What are your best and worst language learning experiences?0/250
What specific language learning/teaching methods are you familiar with, if any? (250 word maximum)*

Which methods have you used yourself? Which are you interested in learning more about? (Knowledge of these methods is not required; if you're not familiar with any, just include that in your response.)0/250

6. Personal Interest and Involvement
Why are you applying for an apprenticeship position? (500 word maximum) *

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Our first apprenticeships will be available starting in May of 2026. As we further develop this apprenticeship program, we hope to offer more opportunities for apprentices throughout the year, not limited to the summer months. We will update available time frames as we confirm funding sources for our apprenticeships. Please let us know your availabilty below.
What apprenticeship time frame are you interested in/available for? (Please select all that apply.)

Summer Apprenticeship (May 2026 - August 2026)Fall Apprenticeship (September 2026 - December 2026)Spring Apprenticeship (January 2027 - April 2027)I am interested in an apprenticeship that lasts longer than 4 monthsOther
If you are interested in the Summer Apprenticeship, please know that the dates for the program are May 11, 2026 through August 28, 2026. Please tell us if you anticipate any activities that might effect your full participation in or completion of the apprenticeship. *
We give priority consideration to applicants who are available for the entire length of the apprenticeship, but we understand that other events (e.g., university/school calendars) may conflict with our start & end dates. If you anticipate such a conflict, please let us know in this section.
What leadership roles have you held? (250 word maximum)*

Have you had experience leading or managing a group or project in the course of your work, school, etc.?0/250
What size groups do you prefer working with? (250 word maximum)*

Large groups? Small groups? How many people are idea? Do you have strategies for/experience with working with groups larger or smaller than your ideal group size?0/250
Would you describe yourself as more of an introvert or extrovert? (250 word maximum) *

If you identify as more introverted or extroverted, what strategies do you have for managing your introversion/extroversion? What energizes you? How do you recouperate when your energy is spent?0/250
What do you hope to gain from your apprenticeship? (250 word maximum) *

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What are your future plans beyond this apprenticeship? (250 word maximum)*

Will you return to work or school? Do you have plans to be involved in a language program? As a learner? As a teacher? If you are currently a student, what are your post-graduation plans? Are you hoping to use your apprenticeship experience in your current career? In a future career?0/250
How will you be able to stay involved and contribute to the apprenticeship program in the future? (250 word maximum)*

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How did you hear about our apprenticeship program? (250 word maximum)*
If you heard about the program from a specific person, please let us know so we can thank them for sending applicants to us!

References

Please provide us with the name, telephone number, and email address of three professional references. These references do not have to submit anything as part of your application, but we do call references during the final step of the selection process. We will not consider applications with missing/incomplete references. We absolutely will call your references if you are finalist for the apprenticeship, so it's a good idea to let them know in advance that you have listed them as a reference. Please make sure all contact information is current.
Reference 1 *
Reference 2*
Reference 3*
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2026 Language Teacher Toolbox Apprenticeship Program Application

1. About You

2. Work Experience

3. Education/Training

4. Additional Skills

5. Languages

6. Personal Interest and Involvement

7. Expectations

References