Training & Education
For some jobs, training and further education might be needed. To help you level-up your skills and knowledge, we’ve found different programs from around the GTA that will help get you ready to apply to your ideal career.
In this section, you’ll find more information on:
- Training for Trades Programs
- Other Training Opportunities
- Scholarships and Financial Awards
GETTING READY FOR A CAREER IN THE TRADES
Hammer Heads
The Hammer Heads Program is a skill and employment-based program offering apprenticeship career opportunities in the construction industry to under-resourced youth between the ages of 18-26.
The 12-week program incorporates intense Health and Safety training, mandatory academic upgrading, green training and life skills. It exposes youth to a variety of construction trades and ensure that they have the necessary professional and social skills to successfully obtain a rewarding full-time career in construction with a fair wage, benefits and pension.
Building Up
Building Up’s pre-apprenticeship program is a 16-week paid training program that uses construction contracts and in-class training to prepare individuals facing barriers to employment for successful careers in the trades. Participants are paid $14 per hour for 12 of the 16 weeks and are required to be available from Monday to Friday between 7:30 AM to 4:00PM for the duration of the program. Their 16-week program is divided into two sections: 8 weeks of in-class training and 8 weeks of in the field work experience.
Building Up
Building Up’s pre-apprenticeship program is a 16-week paid training program that uses construction contracts and in-class training to prepare individuals facing barriers to employment for successful careers in the trades. Participants are paid $14 per hour for 12 of the 16 weeks and are required to be available from Monday to Friday between 7:30 AM to 4:00PM for the duration of the program. Their 16-week program is divided into two sections: 8 weeks of in-class training and 8 weeks of in the field work experience.