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A 12 week pre-apprenticeship program led by the Skilled Trades College of Canada. Participants have the opportunity to select from 3 programs (Electrical, Plumbing, and Intro to Home Renovation) subsidized by A4H.

Eligibility

Black Youth in Canada

Newcomers and Refugees

Individuals who have past history with the justice system

Program Opportunities
The Skilled Trades College of Canada focuses on what matters most – HANDS ON!! While it’s important to learn the theory, what’s going to make you shine as an apprentice is your ability to help the job move along. Our program ensures you are in the lab 80% of the time working with what matters most – YOUR HANDS!
Intro to Home Renovation Program

Course overview:

The Intro to Home Renovation Program at the Skilled Trades College of Canada was designed to meet the current need for skilled trade workers in Ontario’s booming construction industry. In just 12 weeks, students collectively build a 1000 square foot house to completion, with finishes.

Students will cover the basics of Framing, Drywall, Taping, Footings, Vapor Barrier, Insulation,rough-in Electrical, rough-in Plumbing, and all relevant general construction work.

Trainees will be taught how to use the tools and apply the proper techniques required to be successful in a variety of general construction-related jobs.

  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 3 PM

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum CLB level 3
  • Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; or
  • Be at least 18 years of age and pass a Superintendent approved qualifying test
  • Must be a permanent resident of Canada
  • Must be able to provide a Social Insurance Number
Electrician Pre-apprenticeship Program

Course overview:

The Intro to Home Renovation Program at the Skilled Trades College of Canada was designed to meet the current need for skilled trade workers in Ontario’s booming construction industry. In just 12 weeks, students collectively build a 1000 square foot house to completion, with finishes.

Students will cover the basics of Framing, Drywall, Taping, Footings, Vapor Barrier, Insulation,rough-in Electrical, rough-in Plumbing, and all relevant general construction work.

Trainees will be taught how to use the tools and apply the proper techniques required to be successful in a variety of general construction-related jobs.

  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 3 PM

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum CLB level 3
  • Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; or
  • Be at least 18 years of age and pass a Superintendent approved qualifying test
  • Must be a permanent resident of Canada
  • Must be able to provide a Social Insurance Number
Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Course overview:

The Intro to Home Renovation Program at the Skilled Trades College of Canada was designed to meet the current need for skilled trade workers in Ontario’s booming construction industry. In just 12 weeks, students collectively build a 1000 square foot house to completion, with finishes.

Students will cover the basics of Framing, Drywall, Taping, Footings, Vapor Barrier, Insulation,rough-in Electrical, rough-in Plumbing, and all relevant general construction work.

Trainees will be taught how to use the tools and apply the proper techniques required to be successful in a variety of general construction-related jobs.

  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 3 PM

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum CLB level 3
  • Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; or
  • Be at least 18 years of age and pass a Superintendent approved qualifying test
  • Must be a permanent resident of Canada
  • Must be able to provide a Social Insurance Number