Centre for Skills

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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Skilled Trades