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Offers registration and support to:
Apprenticeship Scholarship
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
This office is not an exam centre
- new apprentices who have arranged a sponsoring employer or who have prior education and related work experience
- also offers consultation to sponsoring employers
Apprenticeship Scholarship
- $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
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
- 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
This office is not an exam centre
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Helps prepare individuals 15 years and older to meet the challenges of the job market by building confidence, skills and work experience
Services include:
Workshops and Training: training and assistance for career development and job search
netWORKS Program: for individuals ages 18 to 29, who are interested in meeting professionals and mentors within their work field of interest
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program -- Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer 310B
Services include:
Workshops and Training: training and assistance for career development and job search
netWORKS Program: for individuals ages 18 to 29, who are interested in meeting professionals and mentors within their work field of interest
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program -- Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer 310B
- tuition-free Government of Ontario-funded program, designed to be a stepping-stone to finding a full apprenticeship for its participants
- program runs for 30 weeks; the in-class portion runs from April-August and the work placement runs from September-November
- post job postings on Tropicana Employment Centre's (TEC) site
- opportunity to be part of TEC's next job fair
- promotion of employers' hiring events and preparation of potential job candidates
- for other services for employers, see separate listing
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Scarborough Service Centre
Crisis Line: 1-800-268-7708 TTY Crisis Line: 1-800-567-5803
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2122
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2022
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Benefits Navigator online questionnaire to help determine eligibility for services and benefits
Financial assistance
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
Financial assistance
- income support
- death benefit
- disability benefits
- health care benefits
- caregiver benefit
- prisoner of war compensation
- War Veterans Allowance
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
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Academic, commercial and technical, day and night, credit and general interest classes
Support Services -- guidance counselling
For more information see branch listings
- after school programs, child care, food programs
- adult education and services
- Alternative Schools programs
- English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and heritage language classes
- French immersion
- International Baccalaureate
- special education including education programs for children and youth 14-21 years with developmental disabilities
- support services
- Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Programs -- hairstylist 416-394-6961
- employment services
- ESL resource centres
- Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- Essential Skills Upgrading (Literacy and Basic Skills, LBS)
- Learning4Life -- adult general interest courses, fee, visit tdsb.on.ca/Adult-Learners/Learn4Life for course and registration information or email community.programs@tdsb.on.ca
- newcomer services
- reception centres for immigrants and refugees -- see separate entries
- culturally focused schools include Africentric Alternative Elementary School 416-395-5251, First Nations School of Toronto 416-393-0555, Triangle Program LGBTQ Secondary School 416-393-9830
Support Services -- guidance counselling
- home instruction
- interpreting services for families and schools
- psychiatry
- psychology
- reading and speech correction
- social work
- transportation for persons with physical disabilities
- Parenting and Family Literacy Centres, 416-394-2104
- Welcoming Communities for newcomers -- see separate entry
- youth alienation programs include advocacy, outreach to youth in community agencies and shelters
- all services may not be available in all locations
- day school program
- secondary credit courses offered through the Internet
- partnership with Ministry of Education
For more information see branch listings
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COVID-19 -- service continues to offered remoted, visit website for changes to service delivery options
Education and training services
TradeLinx -- 12 week construction pre-apprenticeship program, funded by Toronto Employment and Social Services
Literacy and Basic Skills, Ontario Employment Services -- see branch listings
- Literacy and Basic Skills classes available online
- support to job seekers via phone and email
Education and training services
- employment services assistance and support for job seekers to prepare for and gain employment
- job counselling, workshops and access to computers
- job postings
TradeLinx -- 12 week construction pre-apprenticeship program, funded by Toronto Employment and Social Services
Literacy and Basic Skills, Ontario Employment Services -- see branch listings
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Toronto-Sunnybrook Service Centre
Crisis Line: 1-800-268-7708 TTY Crisis Line: 1-800-567-5803
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2122
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2022
Visit Website
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Short Description
Benefits Navigator online questionnaire to help determine eligibility for services and benefits
Financial assistance
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line, and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
Financial assistance
- income support
- death benefit
- disability benefits
- health care benefits
- caregiver benefit
- prisoner of war compensation
- War Veterans Allowance
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line, and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
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Employment Services - support and training for job seekers and workers with disabilities
FIRST (Fostering Inclusion in Sealed Trades)
Support for persons with disabilities in order for them to become Red Seal Certified, including financial help with tuition and educational materials costs
Support to businesses
Services offered both in-person and virtually
- 1-on-1 goal planning and coaching
- resume and cover letter support
- interview skills practice
- guidance on requesting accommodation and disclosing disability
- supportive job search
- participants have access to Career Management Portal
FIRST (Fostering Inclusion in Sealed Trades)
Support for persons with disabilities in order for them to become Red Seal Certified, including financial help with tuition and educational materials costs
Support to businesses
- recruitment
- ongoing support after employing a CCRW candidate, including workplace accommodations and modifications
Services offered both in-person and virtually
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Trades pre-apprenticeship programs
- electrical and plumbing pre-apprentice programs
- introduction to home renovation
- working at heights training and certification
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Apprenticeship Office, Toronto Central, East and North offices
1-800-387-5656 Office phone: 416-927-7366
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Short Description
Offers registration and support to:
Apprenticeship Scholarship
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
This office is not an exam centre
- new apprentices who have arranged a sponsoring employer or who have prior education and related work experience
- also offers consultation to sponsoring employers
Apprenticeship Scholarship
- $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
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
- 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
This office is not an exam centre
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School-to-work transition program offered through Ontario secondary schools
- students earn cooperative education credits through cooperative education work placements in skilled trades
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Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence
Centres open and programs including Skills Training in Food Manufacturing Sector, workshops and job counselling provided hybrid
- academic upgrading services
- GED (high school equivalency) preparation
- helps individuals develop necessary skills for entry into college-based postsecondary education or training programs such as apprenticeship
- one-to-one or small group instruction
- may assist with TTC costs
- in partnership with Seneca College
Centres open and programs including Skills Training in Food Manufacturing Sector, workshops and job counselling provided hybrid
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Immigrant, Refugee and Settlement Hub@791 (IRS) -
programs and services to support the integration of newcomers, including employment
Mentoring for Change
for Permanent Residents, Convention refugees or live in caregivers
- specific level of language fluency required
- matches internationally trained professional newcomers with volunteer mentors
for Permanent Residents or Convention refugees wishing to start a business in Ontario
- specific level of language fluency required
- 10 week full time instructor-led training includes labour market research, business plan preparation, counselling and coaching, workshops and networking opportunities
for Permanent Residents, Convention refugees or live in caregivers
- specific level of language fluency required
- 2 week sessions include labour market information, job search strategies, resume and cover letter preparation, interview coaching
instructor-led and hands-on training in business, accounting and finance, information technology, project management, SAP (Systems, Applications and Products) training
- some classes held at other locations
call or check website for information on current programs and locations, eligibility requirements and registration dates
- includes employment preparation and work placement
for internationally trained electricians, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, industrial millwrights, plumbers and welders
Job Board
online listing of positions available
- employers contact employers@skillsforchange.org to post a position
skills development, job search support, job fairs, networking
- call for details and locations
for anyone 16-29 years
- life skills, employment preparation, counselling and mentoring, earn volunteer hours
for youth 12-18 years in the Jane and Finch area
- mentorship, summer job training and placements with a focus on delivery of sport and recreation programs to other youth
- call for details
6 to 12 week program for youth who are current or former residents of the Jane and Finch area, or youth currently working or volunteering in the area for a minimum of 2 years
- participants will conduct research into systemic and structural barriers to post secondary education and training, and bring forward ideas and dialogue to engage youth and community stakeholders towards solutions
Information sessions and workshops for Food Handler training, Smart Serve, and Customer Service
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Offers registration and support to:
Apprenticeship Scholarship
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
This office is an exam centre
- new apprentices who have arranged a sponsoring employer or who have prior education and related work experience
- also offers consultation to sponsoring employers
Apprenticeship Scholarship
- $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
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
- 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
This office is an exam centre
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Pre-apprenticeship construction program
16-week paid training on-site and in-class to prepare for careers in construction trades
16-week paid training on-site and in-class to prepare for careers in construction trades
- essential skills - trades math, reading comprehension and soft skills training
- trade skills - power tools, drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing
- health and safety
- water retrofits, general labour, general contracting
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12 week comprehensive skills development and employment-based training program in construction industry, including apprenticeship opportunities through trade union affiliates
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Full and part time diploma, apprenticeship and postgraduate programs
- programs for internationally trained professionals
- continuing education
- distance learning
- three campuses located in Toronto
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Helps potential entrants to the apprenticeship system develop their job skills and trade readiness so they will be prepared to find work as apprentices
- 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
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For eligible organizations:
- 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
For eligible individuals:
- 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
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Individual and group employment counselling, assessment,referral and follow up to improve employability and integration into workforce
- also offers access to job search workshops and job postings
- services for newcomers
- self-marketing, entrepreneurship and a financial literacy courses
- offers training in marketing, business planning, management, web design and other topics
- youth are matched with a mentor from business community
- also offers self care and stress management strategies
- 12 week paid work placement tailored to individual interests and needs
- offers workshops and volunteer and co-op placements
- participants receive funding and support
- paid work experience placement may be offered upon completion of the training
- 8-week painting trade training program including health and safety, WHMIS, first aid and other safety training and life skills
- access to a 12-week job placement opportunity
- access to seasonal and permanent employment opportunities
- includes facilitated support in introductory cybersecurity skills
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Employment and Training, Women in the Skilled Trades and Technology
General Inquiry : 416-964-3883Visit Website
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In-person services by appointment only at this time ; program staff continue to actively assist clients virtually
The Women in Trades and Technology programs are taking the following cautionary steps:
The Women in Trades and Technology programs are taking the following cautionary steps:
- All in-person information and assessment sessions (for all Skilled Trades and IT programs) are canceled until further notice -- check website for updates
- The iOS and Android Mobile App and Azure Cloud Developer program next scheduled start date: TBA
- The Painter-Decorator Pre-Apprenticeship program next scheduled start date: TBA
- The Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter Pre-Apprenticeship program next scheduled start date: TBA
- STAR 4-Women program next scheduled start date: January, 2024 -- check website for program details
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals Training Program next scheduled start date: TBA
- full time program
- job skill development and trade readiness
- trade specific academic upgrading and in-school apprenticeship Level 1 training, including health and safety
- 8 week work placement following program completion
- training location: Finishing Trade Institute, 130 Toro Rd, Unit C, Toronto ON
- full time program
- job skill development and trade readiness
- trade specific academic upgrading and in-school apprenticeship Level 1 training, including health and safety
- 8 week work placement following program completion
- training location: Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Trade School Inc., 30 Capstan Gate, Units 4 & 5, Concord ON
- for women and gender-diverse individuals with IT background in "objectorientated programming"
- full time program
- online training
- 29-week*, intensive training program
- hands-on classroom instruction
- exam followed by 8 week job placement opportunity
- may lead to certification as Android Developer
- training location: YWCA Toronto, Trades and Technology Programs, 222 Dixon Rd, Suite 207, Toronto ON
- program start date: TBA
- for women and gender-diverse individuals with IT background and 16 years or older
- 34-week intensive, hands-on job readiness training program to upgrade essential IT skills in areas of data communication fundamentals and cybersecurity
- online training
- successful students will earn Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certificate
- 8 week job placement following program completion
- training location: YWCA Toronto, Trades and Technology Programs, 222 Dixon Rd, Suite 207, Toronto ON
- program start date:TBA
- for women and gender-diverse individuals 16 years and older
- minimum Grade 10 education completed
- resident of and able to work in Ontario
- must have a valid drivers' licence
- 8 week program to attain construction trades skills
- must be physically able to work in a variety of construction environments
- skilled trades assessment and academic upgrading (if applicable)
- labour market information about skilled trades
- health and safety training and certifications
- hands on experience, equipment and tools including work boots and safety equipment
- transportation support (restrictions apply)
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Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, and or GED Preparation, post-secondary education and greater independence
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Mississauga Service Centre
Crisis Line: 1-800-268-7708 TTY Crisis Line: 1-800-567-5803
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2122
Toll Free: 1-866-522-2022
Visit Website
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Short Description
Benefits Navigator online questionnaire to help determine eligibility for services and benefits
Financial assistance
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
Financial assistance
- income support
- death benefit
- disability benefits
- health care benefits
- caregiver benefit
- prisoner of war compensation
- War Veterans Allowance
Assistance with the cost of home care services
Last Post Fund
Funeral and burial program, see separate listing
Health, Mental Health and Transition services
Medical, psychosocial, vocational rehabilitation, case management, career counselling and job search assistance, and long term care
VAC Assistance Service
24 hour crisis line and short-term problem solving with mental health professionals
Operational Stress Injury Social Support Program (OSISS)
Peer support for those affected by Operational Stress Injury and for their families
Veterans Housing Navigation Team, 416-869-3619
Case management for homeless veterans, partnership with Good Shepherd Ministries (see separate listing)
Helmets to Hardhats
Apprenticeship opportunities in the building and construction trades
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Academic program
We Welcome the World -- orientation and assessment centres for elementary and secondary students new to Ontario or Canada, call 905-366-8791 to book an appointment
- Kindergarten to grade 12
- Day, night and credit classes
- After school programs, child care
- Adult education
- Alternate Secondary Schools program
- English as a Second Language (ESL), Literacy and Basic Skills and international language classes
- French immersion and extended French
- International Baccalaureate
- Dual Credit
- Specialist High Skills Major program
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship program (OYAP)
- Online learning
- Special education
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Specialized Language Training (STL)
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by achev -- see separate entry
- Essential Skills Upgrading (Literacy and Basic Skills, LBS)
We Welcome the World -- orientation and assessment centres for elementary and secondary students new to Ontario or Canada, call 905-366-8791 to book an appointment
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Offers registration and support to:
Apprenticeship Scholarship
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
This office is an exam centre
- new apprentices who have arranged a sponsoring employer or who have prior education and related work experience
- also offers consultation to sponsoring employers
Apprenticeship Scholarship
- $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
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
- 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
This office is an exam centre
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Registration and support for new apprentices who have arranged a sponsoring employer
This office offers on-site exams
- prior education and related work experience may be considered
- consultation for 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
This office offers on-site exams
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