Victoria Day
Centre for Skills will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2025 for Victoria Day. Happy celebrations!
Our regular operation will resume on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Free Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs
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, safety certifications and are fully prepared to launch a career in the industrial or construction sector.
CREW
Carpentry & Residential Electrical Worker Pre-apprenticeship Program
This program offers training in two trades: carpentry and residential electrical, ensuring graduates have numerous career paths, a relevant skill set, shop experience and safety certifications.
We are now recruiting for Summer 2025
MEP
Industrial Millwright Mechanic & Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program For Youth
This program offers participants training in three trades; machining, industrial millwright mechanic and industrial electrical ensuring graduates have numerous career paths, a relevant skill set, shop experience and safety certifications.
We are now recruiting for Summer 2025
WIST
Women in Skilled Trades, Enhanced General Carpentry
This free program provides eligible low income women with the tools and training to launch a career in the Construction Industry. The program is focused on trades required in residential construction.
We are now recruiting for Summer 2025
Client Testimonials
What you’ll like about our programs
Students benefit from small class sizes and hands-on, practical training, spending 70–80% of their time in the shop.
Our pre-apprenticeship programs run for 22–24 weeks, offering full-time hours and instruction from experienced industry professionals.
Graduates receive job search assistance to kick-start their careers in the skilled trades.
Programs are free, fully funded by the government of Ontario.
Latest Job Openings
Visit the Job Board to see all available openings.Driver / Skilled Labour
Posted: May 15, 2025
Concrete Bridge Rehabilitation & Restoration. Driver/Skilled Labour Rate of Pay: $22.00-$25.00 Key Duties and Responsibilities: Erect and dismantle forms, panels, scaffolding, ramps, shoring, and barricades required at construction sites Building and setting up formwork/Strip forms Work with a variety of …
JobID: HV-Driv/Lab
Janitor/Cleaner
Posted: May 13, 2025
Since 1998, AVL Manufacturing has been responding to industrial markets with turnkey manufacturing solutions. As an independent Canadian company focused on the design, development, engineering, and integration of renewable & nonrenewable power generation, we are committed to exceeding customer expectations. …
JobID: FM176
Dispatch and Parts Coordinator
Posted: May 13, 2025
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly organized HVAC Technician Dispatch and Parts Coordinator to join our team. The HVAC Technician Dispatcher will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling service calls, ensuring timely dispatch of HVAC technicians, and maintaining clear communication with …
JobID: YS122
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