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- 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
- Participants receive in-school training, relevant apprenticeship skills training, safety training and a 12 week work placement.
- Costs for text books, safety equipment and tools are included.
- Full time studies
- Part time studies
- Continuing education
- Apprenticeship
- Corporate training
- Training for immmigrants
- DCR (double reconnaissance de crédit)
- Employment Ontario
- Second career
- Partnerships
- Job oportunities(students)
- French as a second language
- Career access studies
- Postsecondary studies
- Early childhood education
- Police Foundation
- Business Administration
- Personal Support Worker
- Pre-Health Sciences
- Social Services Worker
- Employment Services
- 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
Offers registration and support to:
- 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
- Employment Insurance
- Social Insurance Numbers
- Canada Pension Plan
- Old Age Security
- Apprenticeship Incentive Grant.
- Passports
Career Planning and Assessment Services:
- one-to-one assessment and career counselling services
- development and maintenance of realistic employment service plans
- employment consultants
- in-depth skills, interests, and experience assessments
- develop plans that consider clients' current skill sets, experience, additional training needs, and other employment supports
- provides access to skills training supports and other grant programs
Additional Services:
- employer services
- Ontario Works employment prep and placement services
- employment resource and service centre
- adult education - GED and OSSD credit's
- online training
- youth employment
Services and Programs:
- Literacy and Basic Skills
- Ontario Employment Services
Apprenticeship Scholarship - $1000 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
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program - 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
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
Upgrading classes assist in completing grade 12 diploma, preparing for GED test, learning new computer skills, upgrading for the Personal Support Worker course, financial literacy, and improving employability
Services and Programs:
- Culinary Management
- Automotive Service Technician
- Truck and Coach Technician
Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning offering diploma and certificate programs * Applied Arts * Business * Health Sciences * Information Technology * Skilled Trades * Communications and Design * Community and Family Studies * Humanities and Social Sciences and Technology * programs are one to three years in length * each specific program has admission requirements * degree programs in Nursing, Advanced Manufacturing, Architecture, Teletronics, Health Informatics and International Business * certificate programs in academic upgrading, occupational skills, employment preparation * 8 to 48 weeks in length * apprenticeship training and certification * literacy programs * counselling, bursaries * placement services arranged on and off campus interviews for students, graduates, and alumni * speakers available * SCWI - Dual Credit programs for Ontario high school students
Office: 519-527-0111
Employment Ontario: 1-800-387-5656
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- students earn cooperative education credits through cooperative education work placements in skilled trades
- Electrician
- Millwright
- Plumber
- Metal Fabricator
- Automotive Mechanic
School-to-work transition program offered through Ontario secondary schools
- students earn cooperative education credits through cooperative education work placements in skilled trades
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
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- electrical and plumbing pre-apprentice programs
- introduction to home renovation
- working at heights training and certification
- 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
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
- 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