Machining for Newcomers – Free Skilled Trades Training in Ontario
Machining for Newcomers is a free Ontario Bridge Training Program for internationally trained newcomers with skilled trades experience who want to pursue a career in machining and manufacturing in Ontario.
The program combines hands-on machinist training with workplace language training, safety certifications and employment support. Participants build practical skills while learning about apprenticeship pathways and the steps involved in pursuing a career as a Machinist (429A) in Ontario.
Apply for Machining for Newcomers
Interested in joining the next program? Complete the application form below. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. Space is limited.
Machining for Newcomers Could Be Right for You If:
- You are an internationally trained newcomer with previous education or work experience in manufacturing or the skilled trades
- You have Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 6 or higher
- You are interested in working in Ontario’s manufacturing sector
- You are interested in pursuing a career as a machinist
What You’ll Learn in Machinist Training
Over 70% of the time is dedicated to hands-on learning in the skilled trades workshop.
Hands-On Machinist Training
- Machine theory and practice
- CNC introduction and lathe training
- Precision measuring tools and equipment
- Blueprint reading
- Trade calculations, math and science
- Hands-on machining projects
Safety Training & Certifications
- First Aid & CPR
- WHMIS
- Lockout/Tagout
- Working at Heights
- Comprehensive shop safety training
Workplace Language & Employment Skills
- Trade-specific language training
- Professional workplace communication
- Job-search tools and strategies
- Interview preparation
Program Details:
- We are now accepting applications
- Program length: 10 weeks of full time hands-on, in person training
- Support connecting participants to employment opportunities with local employers, with pathways to long-term employment or apprenticeships.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Location: 3335 North Service Rd., Burlington, ON L7N 3G2
Who Is Eligible for Machining for Newcomers?
To qualify for Machining for Newcomers, applicants must:
- Have international training or experience relevant to the manufacturing industry
- Live in Ontario
- Not be enrolled in full-time education or employed full-time
- Meet one of the following immigration status requirements:
- Naturalized Canadian citizen
- Permanent resident
- Approved Provincial Nominee
- Asylum claimant with a 900-series Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an open work permit
- Work permit holder who meets the requirements for permanent residence
Employment & Apprenticeship Support
- Individualized career action plans
- Settlement and language supports (in-house services)
- Ongoing job coaching, retention, and follow-up for up to 12 months
- Help navigating apprenticeship registration and Trades Equivalency Assessment exam prep
Have Questions About Machining for Newcomers?
If you have questions about the program, eligibility or application process, contact our Skilled Trades team.
Email: trades@centreforskills.ca
Tel.: 905-333-3499 x 315
This Ontario Bridge Training Program is funded by the Government of Ontario.