Apprenticeship Preparation

Programs that offer registration, counselling and/or classes which assist trainees in meeting apprenticeship entry requirements in a variety of trades such as sheet metal, plumbing, steam fitting, painting and drywall, electrical, sprinkler fitting, carpentry, air conditioning and refrigeration. Activities may include information on the application and selection process as well as instruction and review in math, reading and mechanical aptitude.

 

Services
Skills for Change Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

Prepares participants for employment in the skilled trades. These programs support skills building, learning, and employment opportunities in horticulture, welding, and automotive service. 

John Howard Society Pre-Apprenticeship Employment Programs

Offers pre-apprenticeship training and employment programs to anyone who has served a federal or provincial sentence and is interested in a career in the skilled trades. Participants gain marketable employment skills and a paid work placement. 

Apprenticeship Office Program

Offers registration and support to:

  • new apprentices who have arranged a sponsoring employer or who have prior education and related work experience
  • also offers consultation to sponsoring employers

Apprenticeship Scholarship

Threshold School of Building Ready to Work Program

A 12 week program to teach construction skill to youth-at-risk. The program provides renovation and construction services to local charities, non-profit groups, and neighbourhood associations.

Threshold School of Building Location

Location of the Threshold School of Building, a registered charity that runs a ready to work program to teach construction skill to youth-at-risk. The program provides renovation and construction services to local charities, non-profit groups, and neighbourhood associations.

Threshold School of Building

A registered charity that runs a ready to work program to teach construction skill to youth-at-risk. The program provides renovation and construction services to local charities, non-profit groups, and neighbourhood associations.

Carpenters Union Local 18

Carpenters Union Local 18 Hamilton Office.  Offers training, apprenticeship and employment opportunities for job seekers in the carpentry industry. 

General Pre-Apprenticeship for Youth Program

Provides employment support for general trades and connects them with industry employers for work placements. This program runs for approximately 30 weeks. Participants are provided with personal protective equipment and a basic tool kit.

Trades Gateway Program

Provides fast tracked customized training and jobs in the skilled trades for experienced and entry level trades people.  Trades include:

  • General Construction
  • Brick Laying
  • Trade Calculation
  • Machine Operator
  • Mechanic
John Howard Society Pre-Apprenticeship Employment Programs

Pre-apprenticeship training and employment programs are offered in Welding and Auto Body Repair and Collision in in partnership with Mohawk College for those who have served a Federal or Provincial sentence.

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