YWCA Hamilton Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Offers support for women to help secure employment in the skilled trades industry. Programs are offered at no cost, and provide participants with technical training and job coaching to start their career in the skilled trades.

Successful participants will receive:

  • Job readiness training
  • Up to 16 weeks of in-school training
  • 8-week work placement
Organizations that offer this Service
YWCA Hamilton
Sites that offer this Service
YWCA MacNab Main Location

75 MacNab St S
Hamilton, ON
L8P 3C1

Eligibility

Participants must be:

  • Female or non-binary, ages 18 years and older
  • Legally entitled to work in Ontario
  • A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Minimum of Grade 10 high school education or equivalent
  • Available full time for duration of the program and able to travel to training and work sites
Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions

Fill out the application form online.

Contact
Deborah Schwientek, Manager, Employment and Training Services
Caron Martin, Manager, Employment and Training Services – Skilled Trades
Age Range
18+
Last Full Update
July 27, 2023