Searching for Apprenticeship

• new apprentices who have arranged a sponsoring employer or who have prior education and related work experience
• also offers consultation to sponsoring employers

• $1,000 scholarship upon completion of academic upgrading, for registered apprentices younger than 25 years who left school before completing the necessary academic requirements for registering in a trade, who are committed to achieving the necessary academic requirements within one year, and who demonstrate an interest in the skilled trades

• school-to-work transition program offered through Ontario secondary schools
• students earn cooperative education credits in grades 11 and 12 through work placements in skilled trades
• interested students full-time high school students 16 years and older entering Grade 11 should contact their guidance counsellor, co-op education teacher or the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Coordinator for the local school board or contact the local Apprenticeship Office

• job skill development and trade readiness for unemployed individuals wanting careers in skilled trades
• programs are at various community locations, and up to 52 weeks long including a minimum 8-12 week work placement
• free, with costs covered for tuition, textbooks, safety equipment and tools

• business
• health sciences
• applied arts
• human studies
• technology and trades
• justice studies
• community services
• continuing education and general interest courses, online education, college and career prep programs

• technical and technological training to students
• opportunity to develop and acquire skills
• teaching approach based on constructivism
• hours worked during work placement can be counted for the purposes of a certification in one or more trades
• academy Esports CECCE

• construction
• energy
• transportation

• fashion and design
• culinary arts and hospitality management
• hairstyle design and aesthetics

• internships with an accredited training organization
• educational co-op
• courses at La Cité
• workplace internships
• programs leading to industry certification

• skills upgrading
• Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (Glazier) Apprenticeship Training
• pre-apprentice training

• demolition
• framing floors and walls
• exterior sheathing
• tiling
• installing subfloors, windows and doors
• trim (baseboard, casing and crown moulding)
• siding
• drywall, including taping and finishing

• 18 weeks of training at no cost
• 8 to 12 weeks of paid work placement
• technical, academic, and pre-employment preparation
• textbooks, toolkits, and safety equipment at no cost
• First Aid and CPR-C, WHMIS, Working at Heights, Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps at no cost
• access to Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) portfolio review
• opportunity to earn up to three secondary school credits toward Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diplom

• four weeks of in-class, non-technical training
• orientation to skilled trades and apprenticeships
• access to in-demand certification (WHMIS, Service Excellence, etc.)
• access to academic upgrading Ontario Secondary School Diploma
• three-week work placement in trade following training
• ongoing individualized job search support
• financial support to buy tools, supplies, and personal protective equipment

• help with staffing needs
• access to job fairs and customized hiring sessions
• access to a large pool of pre-screened candidates of all skill levels in all four trade sectors
• work placements with pre-screened, mature learners

• able to refer clients interested in trades to one-time individual consultation with trades experts

• includes administrative, engineering, and management positions
• offers apprenticeship opportunities to achieve a journeyperson qualification

• The Skills Blend Program
• The Skills Blend will maintain four lines of effort:

1. Enable Apprenticeship referrals across Ontario
2. Academic upgrading (in partnership with Fanshawe College) to meet the needs of the Skilled Trades
3. Support Basics of Supervising training for the construction industry
4. Identify homeless and at-risk Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and move them to independent living/apprenticeship referral

• new apprentices who have arranged a sponsoring employer or who have prior education and related work experience
• also offers consultation to sponsoring employers

• $1,000 scholarship upon completion of academic upgrading, for registered apprentices younger than 25 years who left school before completing the necessary academic requirements for registering in a trade, who are committed to achieving the necessary academic requirements within one year, and who demonstrate an interest in the skilled trades

• school-to-work transition program offered through Ontario secondary schools
• students earn cooperative education credits in grades 11 and 12 through work placements in skilled trades
• interested students full-time high school students 16 years and older entering Grade 11 should contact their guidance counsellor, co-op education teacher or the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Coordinator for the local school board or contact the local Apprenticeship Office

• job skill development and trade readiness for unemployed individuals wanting careers in skilled trades
• programs are at various community locations, and up to 52 weeks long including a minimum 8-12 week work placement
• free, with costs covered for tuition, textbooks, safety equipment and tools

• taxable cash grant of $3,000 per year/level (or equivalent) up to a maximum amount of $6,000 per person

• taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year, up to a maximum of $2,000 per person

• taxable cash grant of $2,000 for registered apprentices who complete their apprenticeship training and obtain their journeyperson certification

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

• available to youth between the ages of 15-29

• to participate in the workforce
• to develop Canadian workplace skills

• career counselling
• employment readiness training
• wage subsidies
• apprenticeship support
• mobility assistance
• self-employment
• youth initiatives and services for clients with disabilities

• Apprenticeship
• Canada Ontario Job Grant
• Employment Services
• Literacy and Basic Skills
• Ontario Job Creation Partnership
• Ontario Labour Market Partnership
• Better Jobs Ontario
• Youth Job Connections

• new apprentices who have arranged a sponsoring employer or who have prior education and related work experience
• also offers consultation to sponsoring employers

• $1,000 scholarship upon completion of academic upgrading, for registered apprentices younger than 25 years who left school before completing the necessary academic requirements for registering in a trade, who are committed to achieving the necessary academic requirements within one year, and who demonstrate an interest in the skilled trades

• school-to-work transition program offered through Ontario secondary schools
• students earn cooperative education credits in grades 11 and 12 through work placements in skilled trades
• interested students full-time high school students 16 years and older entering Grade 11 should contact their guidance counsellor, co-op education teacher or the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Coordinator for the local school board or contact the local Apprenticeship Office

• job skill development and trade readiness for unemployed individuals wanting careers in skilled trades
• programs are at various community locations, and up to 52 weeks long including a minimum 8-12 week work placement
• free, with costs covered for tuition, textbooks, safety equipment and tools

• business
• health sciences
• applied arts
• human studies
• technology and trades
• justice studies
• community services
• continuing education and general interest courses, online education, college and career prep programs

• Offers apprenticeship training programs that are 3-7 years in duration with three in-school sessions
• Individuals begin with a 52-week pre-apprenticeship program where they will be registered as a 1st year journeyman and placed with a licensed trades person/company

• Electrician
• General Carpenter
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Native Residential Construction Worker
• Plumber
• Water and Waste Water Technician

• programs up to 52 weeks in duration including an 8-12 week work placement
• may include Level 1 apprenticeship in-school training or relevant apprenticeship training
• may include trade readiness, employment preparation and academic upgrading
• safety training

• funding to address COVID-19 pandemic-induced labour and financial impacts
• support for employment opportunities, and partnerships which encourage a skilled workforce
• assist communities to respond to labour market changes

• employment assistance and support related to Covid-19 pandemic challenges
• employment support and training for groups traditionally underrepresented in certain sectors, and who have been disproportionately impacted by Covid-19
• support and training services may include one-on-one career counseling, pre-employment training, paid work placements, job shadowing and support to internationally educated professionals seeking to enter the local workforce
• access to apprenticeship system through wrap-around supports, and up-to-date training and equipment
• immediate access to employment, training supports, job placements or work experience for job seekers, laid off workers and those at risk of layoff

• electrical and plumbing pre-apprentice programs
• introduction to home renovation
• working at heights training and certification

An innovative not-for-profit social enterprise focusing on partnership, mentorship and workforce development

• work to build stronger connections between educators, employers and the students who will make up our future workforce
• deliver an interactive and informative Career Awareness Program, facilitate meaningful experiential learning opportunities, host inspiring community events, and manage multiple online communities with a focus on workforce development

Major programs and services:

ApprenticeSearch.com:

Online matching service that connects job seekers and employers in the skilled trades

• supports a variety of job seekers, including 0-year to 4th year apprentices, and also 'non-apprentices', such as individuals looking for trades experiences and general labourer roles
• Job Coaches help ready candidates for their next role, and provide candidates with necessary basic certifications, PPE and employment skills training
• Job Developers provide services to the employers who are hiring, including screening/shorting listing candidates and intentional matching for posted roles on our site

Career Development Lab:

Career Centre provides programs and services that support students as they prepare to transition into high school, allowing them to imagine a post-secondary pathway that will set them up for future success

• interactive and student-driven Career Awareness Program provides students with access to current information on a wide range of career options for a variety of learners
• complements and extends career/life planning beyond the classroom and is designed to support students as they prepare to make the transition to secondary school

Virtual Career Lab:

Lab icludes activities, resources, and relevant information in order to make informed and inspired career decisions

• modelled after the in house Career Awareness Programming, which has been serving students across Halton for almost three decades.

Women as Caeer Coaches:

An evening event that brings together young women from the community with adult mentors from all pathways

• over dinner, youth and mentors have the opportunity to engage in informal mentorship conversations, listen to a line-up of inspiring spotlight speakers, and participate in a panel discussion on career pathways

School-to-work transition program offered through Ontario secondary schools

• students earn cooperative education credits through cooperative education work placements in skilled trades

• Electrician
• Millwright
• Plumber
• Metal Fabricator
• Automotive Mechanic