The ILEO Construction Union Pathways Program offers a path to a successful career in the construction industry. Designed to support individuals entering the skilled trades — electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and construction craft workers —this program provides training, apprenticeships, paid work placements, and mentorship.
Complete Pre-Employment Training & Academic Upgrading
- Upgrade academic readiness and improve employment skills in 2 to 4 weeks through online learning and in-person workshops at WoodGreen’s Golden Mile location
- Get one-on-one coaching for resume building and interview skills
Access Wrap-Around Supports
- Receive construction toolkits, PPE, transportation support, and, if eligible, a living stipend
Train with a Union
- Develop hands-on of hands-on training in your chosen trade with leading unions in the construction industry
- Work towards the industry-recognized Red Seal certification
Gain Paid Work Experience
- Secure 10+ weeks of on-site placement opportunities with top construction employer partners
Benefit from Mentorship Opportunities:
- Connect with industry professionals for career coaching and networking opportunities
Eligibility requirements
- Resident of the Scarborough Golden Mile (postal codes M4A, M1L, M1K, M1J, M3C)
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, convention refugee, refugee claimant with open work permit, visitor under emergency travel measure with open work permit, post-graduation work permit holder
- Minimum Grade 10 transcripts or equivalent as assessed through WES or ICAS
- Commitment to completing the apprenticeship program.
- Driver’s license (G or G2) preferred
- Work experience in the construction sector preferred
Program Dates
Between July and August 2025
Component: Academic Upgrading & Pre-Employment Training
Duration: 2 to 4 weeks
Schedule: Part-time
Location: 1533 Victoria Park Ave., Scarborough
Details: Online, asynchronous academic upgrading combined with bi-weekly pre-employment workshops (in-person and online)
Between August and November 2025
Component: Union Apprenticeship Training
Duration: 1 to 15 weeks
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Details: Training location and duration will depend on the trades pathway selected
- Plumber (UA Local 46): 1 week of Health & safety training at 936 Warden Ave., Scarborough
- Construction Craft Worker (LiUNA Local 183): 8 weeks’ Level 1 apprenticeship training at 8700 Huntington Rd., Vaughan
- General Carpenter (UBC Local 27): 4 weeks’ health & safety and skillset training at 830 Edgeley Blvd., Concord
- Electrician-Construction and Maintenance (IBEW 353): 15 weeks’ Level 1 apprenticeship training at 1377 Lawrence Ave. East, North York
Post-Union Apprenticeship Training
Component: Paid Work Placement
Duration: 10 weeks
Schedule: Full-time
Between November 2025 and March 2026
Component: Mentorship with Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN)
Details: Mentorship sessions and coaching; Networking opportunities
