Explore Skilled Trades

Explore Skilled Trades is aimed to match these opportunities with motivated and hardworking Canadians and to provide them with tools, skills and knowledge that will help them navigate a career in the construction industry.

icon_widget_image 325 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2Y1 icon_widget_image +416-345-9437 icon_widget_image skilledtrades@tbdc.ca

[_]CONSTRUCT YOUR FUTURE In collaboration with Liuna, Toronto Business Development Centre and YWCA - we’ve partnered together to provide a program at no-cost for aspiring tradeswomen.
Contact us today at dschwientek@ywcahamilton.org to apply.
Get in touch with us directly at (905) 719-1474!
WELCOME TO EXPLORE SKILLED TRADES Apply Today!
[RE]CONSTRUCT YOUR FUTURE Thinking of trades as a new career? Unsure of opportunities? We can help you. WELCOME TO EXPLORE SKILLED TRADES Apply Now [RE]CONSTRUCT OUR COMMUNITIES The pandemic devastated racialized communities and women disproportionately. It’s time to help them build back up again. WELCOME TO EXPLORE SKILLED TRADES Apply Now

[RE]CONSTRUCT ONTARIO

400

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

100,000

JOBS IN 10 YEARS

50%

TRADESPERSONS TO RETIRE NEXT DECADE

TRAINING PROCESS OVERVIEW

100,000 new opportunities are going to be available next decade for Skilled Tradespeople. Explore Skilled Trades is designed to match these opportunities with motivated and hardworking Canadians.

Courses

Courses

This program is designed in partnership with the Government of Ontario.

How It Works

Get started now.

How It Works

Step one

Book a consultation.

Step two

Skills assessment.

Step three

Enroll into a trade.

Step four

Start training.

CONSTRUCT YOUR FUTURE IN TRADES
WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER A PATH IN TRADES?

Stable career with upward mobility.

Future proof, construction can’t be outsourced.

Low financial investment vs. 4-year post-secondary study.

Inclusive and diverse work environment.

Attractive work-life balance.