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.

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Explore Skilled Trades

Training Process

Comprehensive training program designed to make you job ready tomorrow.

Training Process

OVERVIEW

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

How It Works

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How It Works

Step one

Book a consultation.

Step two

Skills assessment.

Step three

Enroll into a trade.

Step four

Start training.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

All candidates must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the program.

Candidates must be above the age of 18.

Must possess a G or G2 license.

BENEFICIAL ATTRIBUTES

The selection process for the program is competitive. Here are the attributes that will make you an ideal candidate.

Eager to develop new skills.

Show initiative.

Willingness to work outdoors and/or perform physically demanding work.

Excellent communication and listening skills to interact with others.

Able to work as a part of a team and/or independently.

Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Organized, punctual and reliable.

Are you looking to change careers?

If you are looking for a career change and considering a career in the trades contact us for a one on one consultation to understand if this is the right fit for you.

Are you a Career Counsellor in the Toronto School Board?

If you are looking for more information on our programs to consider it as an option to your students, contact us for a personal meeting.

Courses

Courses

Craft Worker

Learn to handle materials and equipment, and perform demolition, excavation, and compaction activities. Unlike most construction tradesmen, craft workers have the flexibility to work on a variety of projects. They are responsible for site security and have the option to specialize in operating off-road vehicles, drilling, scaling diving and performing emergency rescue.

Rodman

Learn how to reinforce materials so that you can be part of building and then testing post tensioning systems in structures such as parking garages, bridges and stadiums. It's very critical to have the right technical knowledge and hands-on experience. That’s what you will be trained in this coursework.

High Rise Rodman

Rodman reinforce materials and then test post tensioning systems in structures such as parking garages, bridges and stadiums. These structures contain long stretches of unsupported elements. It's very critical to have the right technical knowledge and hands-on experience.

Personal Support

Personal Support

OVERVIEW

If you are a youth looking into trades as a career or an adult considering a career change who has lingering questions and requires guidance, don’t hesitate. Our staff are specialized and highly knowledgeable in the construction industry. Call our hotline to book an appointment now.