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SKILLED TRADES

Skilled Trades training that gets you ready to earn in a matter of weeks!

Skilled Trades | Why Choose Us?


At Centre for Skills we currently offer instruction and training to help you get into the following trades:
 
  • Industrial Electrical
  • Machining
  • Industrial Millwright
  • Carpentry and Construction

Careers in Skilled Trades

Skilled trades are essential for Canada’s economy. Some of the reasons why the Skilled Trades are worth pursuing: 
 
  • Diversity in jobs 
  • Trade schools: cheaper and quicker 
  • Earn while you learn 
  • Labour market demands and job security 
  • ​High job satisfaction and earning potential 

Our Skilled Trades pre-apprenticeship and career exploration programs get students trained for rewarding careers in less than half the time of similar college programs.

What you'll like about our our programs

 
  • Job-ready in just over 6 months and over 90% placement rates
  • Small class sizes with hands-on practical training (70-80% of the time in the shop)
  • No additional academic electives required
  • Instructors with significant industry experience

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.


 

GIG

Get in Gear for youth 18-29 years of age is a free 10-week career and skilled trades exploration program that helps youth learn about careers in skilled trades while receiving hands-on experience in construction, manufacturing and electrical trades, followed by a 10-week paid work placement.

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CREW

Construction & Residential Electrical Pre-apprenticeship Worker program is a free 26-week pre-apprenticeship program for women and youth ages 18-29 that offers training in two trades, ensuring graduates have numerous career paths, relevant skills set, shop experience & safety certifications. 

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WIST

Women in Skilled Trades, Enhanced General Carpentry is a 22 - week free pre-apprenticeship program that provides eligible women with the tools, skills and professional training to launch a career in the residential construction industry.

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HOME RENO

Home Renovation For Newcomers is a 22-week free program that combines practical hands-on training, theory instruction and small business management training for newcomers looking to work in the construction and renovation industry.

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STAR

Skilled Trades Assessment Readiness is a free literacy and basic skills training program will help you prepare for assessment often required to attend skilled trades pre-apprenticeship and apprenticehip programs. 

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