Start Your Skilled Trades Career in Less Than a Year!
Our Skilled Trades pre-apprenticeship and career exploration programs equip students for rewarding careers in skilled trades. With job readiness achieved in just over six months and an impressive placement rate of over 90%, our programs are built for success.
Our training programs are offered at no cost. This allows participants to gain the essential knowledge and develop the skills needed to embark on a rewarding career — tuition-free.
Pre-apprenticeship Training
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, fully prepared to launch a career in the industrial or construction sector.
Skilled Trades Exploration
Our free Skilled Trades Exploration Programs help eligible individuals explore and start careers in the skilled trades by providing hands-on experience in construction, manufacturing, and electrical trades.
Academic Upgrading Programs
Develop new skills or build on existing ones with our free academic upgrading and training programs, designed for employment, mature student testing, apprenticeship training, and other exams.
TradesLink Ontario – Foreign Credentials Recognition Program
The program is open to newcomers with international post-secondary education, and training or experience in the trades who want to work in the skilled trades in Canada.
It provides personalized guidance and resources to help participants in navigating the credential recognition process and beginning the path toward Canadian certification.
Client Testimonials
The Trades We Teach
We offer comprehensive instruction and training to help you launch a career in a variety of skilled trades by preparing you for your apprenticeship and/or job. Our programs include Industrial Electrical, Residential Electrical, Machining, Industrial Millwright, and Carpentry in Construction, providing you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to have a successful start in these high-demand fields. Our programs are free to all participants.
Careers in Skilled Trades
Skilled trades play a vital role in Canada’s economy, offering numerous compelling reasons to consider pursuing a career in this field. With a diverse range of job opportunities, skilled trades provide flexibility and variety for workers. Many trades offer the opportunity to “earn while you learn,” making them financially accessible. Additionally, strong labour market demands ensure job security, while high job satisfaction and competitive earning potential make the skilled trades a rewarding career choice.
What you’ll like about our programs
Students enjoy small class sizes and hands-on practical training, spending 70–80% of their time in the shop. No additional academic electives are required, and all instruction is provided by seasoned industry professionals.
All skilled trades training programs take place at our skilled trades workshop at 3335 North Service Road, Burlington and our head office at 3350 South Service Road, Burlington.
Latest Job Openings
Visit the Job Board to see all available openings.Dietary Aide – Reg. Part Time
Posted: January 6, 2026
About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing …
JobID: FM248
PSW -Personal Support Worker Oakville/Burlington
Posted: January 6, 2026
Full job description Do you want to make lives better while building a meaningful and flexible career?Do you enjoy working with seniors and providing compassionate, one-on-one care? Nurse Next Door is looking for dedicated caregivers who believe, as we do, that caregivers …
JobID: FM246
RPN
Posted: January 6, 2026
Nurse Next Door – Burlington/Oakville1235 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6H 3P1 $31.68–$33.00 an hour – Part-time Full job description Do you want to make lives better and have the ability to drive your career? Do you love working with seniors? Nurse Next …
JobID: FM247
News & Events
Holiday Hours
December 18, 2025
Job Loss – How to Turn the Page
December 4, 2025
Convert International Trades Experience into Canadian Certification with the help of TradesLink Ontario!
November 12, 2025
For Employers
Our pre-apprentices are skilled, trained, safety-certified, and ready to work.
Meet your recruiting needs with qualified apprentices who are prepared to contribute from day one.