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.

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