Skilled Trades

Skilled Trades | Why Choose Us?

Get trained and get hired! Skilled Trades workers are in high demand.

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
• Flexible and affordable financing options

All skilled trades training programs take place at our skilled trades site: 3335 North Service Road, Burlington.

COVID-19 Screening

If you are currently a student of one of our skilled trades programs and visiting one of the Centre for Skills locations, please click here and fill out the COVID-19 screening form on the day of your visit, prior to arrival. 

 

Industrial Millwright Mechanic & Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program For Youth

This 26-week program
offers training in two trades
ensuring graduates have
career path options.
Students graduate with a
relevant skill set, experience
and safety certifications.

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Women in Skilled Trades: Enhanced General Carpentry

This program
provides
eligible women
with the tools
and training
to launch a career
in the residential
construction industry.

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Get in Gear

This free 20-week
career and trades
exploration program
helps youth find the path
that is right for them while
receiving hands-on
experience in construction,
manufacturing and electrical
trades, followed by a
paid work placement.

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