Connecting to Careers in Construction: Pre-Apprenticeship Training is a free, 16-week program designed to prepare individuals for careers in the skilled trades. The program includes an 8-week paid placement and focuses on developing essential employment readiness skills to support entry into apprenticeship and career pathways in the construction industry. Participants will receive in-depth training in carpentry as the primary trade, while also gaining exposure to secondary trades such as sheet metal work, brick and stone masonry, and construction craft work.
- Orientation and career exploration of the skilled trades
- Customized one-to-one support
- Experiential learning
- Industry recognized certification in health & safety training
- Be equipped and capable of successfully performing a job in the trades
- 8-week paid placement
- Insight into the construction trades and career opportunities
- Learn about apprenticeships and workplace expectations
- Understand workplace safety and the tools of the trade
- Receive health and safety certifications – working at heights, forklift, elevated work platform, WHMIS and propane handling
- Learn about technical foundations – construction and building systems, basic construction skills with hands-on training in masonry, woodworking and welding
- Receive trades specific skills training – sheet metalwork, brick and stone mason and construction craft work
- Stipend provided to participants to cover the in-class training
- Aged 18+
- Proof of education
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
- Ability to travel throughout the GTA
- Willingness to learn and commit for the duration of the project
- No previous industry experience in the construction sector required
- May 26 – September 5, 2025
- June 16 – September 26, 2025
- July 14 – October 31, 2025
- August 18 to December 5, 2025
- September 8 to December 26, 2025
- October 27 to March 6, 2025
There is no fee associated with this program.
For any questions regarding program details or eligibility, please contact the program team.
