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Free Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs

Our free pre-apprenticeship programs offer training to eligible individuals, along with job search assistance after graduation.

 

Students graduate with valuable skills and hands-on experience, safety certifications and are fully prepared to launch a career in the industrial or construction sector.

CREW

Carpentry & Residential Electrical Worker Pre-apprenticeship Program.

This program offers training in two trades: carpentry and residential electrical, ensuring graduates have numerous career paths, a relevant skill set, shop experience and safety certifications.

We are now recruiting for Summer 2025

Learn more and apply today!

MEP

Industrial Millwright Mechanic & Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program For Youth.

This program offers participants training in three trades; machining, industrial millwright mechanic and industrial electrical ensuring graduates have numerous career paths, a relevant skill set, shop experience and safety certifications.

We are now recruiting for Summer 2025

Learn more and apply today!

WIST

Women in Skilled Trades, Enhanced General Carpentry.

This free program provides eligible low income women with the tools and training to launch a career in the Construction Industry. The program is focused on trades required in residential construction.

We are now recruiting for Summer 2025

Learn more and apply today!
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What you’ll like about our programs

Students benefit from small class sizes and hands-on, practical training, spending 70–80% of their time in the shop.

 

Our pre-apprenticeship programs run for 22–24 weeks, offering full-time hours and instruction from experienced industry professionals.

 

Graduates receive job search assistance to kick-start their careers in the skilled trades.

 

Programs are free, fully funded by the government of Ontario.

Latest Job Openings

Visit the Job Board to see all available openings.

NetSuite ERP System Specialist

Burlington, ON In-person Contract

Posted: April 17, 2025

Job Title: NetSuite ERP Systems Configuration & Management Specialist Employment Type: 1-Year Contract We are seeking a NetSuite ERP Systems Configuration & Management Specialist to join our team for a one-year contract. This role is ideal for a skilled ERP professional with deep …

JobID: FM167

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Security Dispatch Operator

Oakville, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: April 17, 2025

Join one of Oakville’s leading firms in Security on the market!HARP Security is currently in search of a qualified Security Dispatch Operators to join our team.We are currently seeking FULL-TIME & PART-TIME customer-oriented candidates to join our team in our Communications Centre. …

JobID: FM147

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Warehouse Associate – Afternoons

Acton, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: April 17, 2025

Who we are:Superior Glove is a family-owned company with over 100 years in designing and manufacturing innovative hand protection for every major hazard. We innovate to fit the protection workers need into comfortable PPE they’ll want to wear. Headquartered in …

JobID: FM169

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Join Our Newcomer Conversation Circles in Halton!

February 10, 2025

Want to chat in English with other Newcomers to Canada? Join Our Newcomer Conversation Circles! Come join us in person at our local libraries in Burlington and Oakville! This is a wonderful opportunity for newcomers to connect with more experienced…
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Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Canada’s Job Bank Can Help 

February 10, 2025

Remember those high school Civics & Careers classes when your teacher asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and you had no idea? Fast forward to now, perhaps after a career path or two, you feel…
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Holiday Hours

December 18, 2024

Holiday Hours Please be aware that the Centre for Skills Development offices will be closed during the winter holidays from December 25th to January 1st, 2025. However, our Employment Services will offer services remotely from December 27th to December 31st, 2024. Here…
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For Employers

Our pre-apprentices are skilled, trained, safety certified and ready for work.

Fill your recruiting needs with qualified apprentices who are ready for work from day one.

Contact our Employer Services today!