Quick Facts

Service type: Employment, Youth, Newcomers, Disability, Trades Training, Women
Eligibility: 18 years of age or older and legally entitled to work in Ontario
Delivery: Virtual and in-person
500 Macpherson Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1M3
Hours of Operation: Varies
Fee: Free
Program dates: Please check the description for more details
Duration: 11-weeks of skills training followed by post-program job search support

Program Description

The Employment Skills for Level 1 Pre-Apprenticeship in Plumbing program, delivered by George Brown College in partnership with WoodGreen is offered at no cost to participants. The program supports newcomers to Canada and others with barriers to employment, giving them an opportunity to start a career in high-demand trades such as plumbing and sheet metal.

 

Interested applicants will be assessed for Gr. 12 Math and English or equivalent, and are required to participate in 5-weeks of Academic Upgrading to attain the communication and numeracy skills that are needed for entry into the skilled trades.

 

Our program offers:

  • 8-weeks of Level 1 Training in Plumbing and 1-week in Sheet Metal
  • 2-weeks of Employability Skill Training
  • Employability Skills Training
  • Opportunity for an 8-week paid job placement in Plumbing
  • Guidance and information on educational and career pathways

 

WoodGreen will support participants throughout the program with training supports (i.e., safety equipment, clothing, transportation and tech supports) and opportunities to connect with employers who are committed to providing meaningful employment, job readiness and experiences.

 

Program dates:

  • Level 1 In-Class Training in Plumbing: Starts June 26 – August 18, 2023
  • Level 1 In-Class Training in Sheet Metal: August 21 – August 25, 2023
  • Employability Skills Training: 3 days a week for 2-weeks from September 5 – 7 and September 12- 14
  • Opportunity for 8-week paid work placement: Following training

 

Program Components

 

Level 1 In-Class Training in Plumbing (including Employability & Job Readiness Training)

Duration: 8-weeks

Delivery: In-person and online

 

Trades Training in Sheet Metal

Duration: 1-week

Delivery: In-person and online

 

Employability & Job Readiness Skills Training

Duration: 2-weeks

Delivery: Online

 

Paid Job Placement Opportunity

Duration: 8-weeks

Delivery: In-person

 

Program Benefits:

  • One-on-one career advisement to assist participants in obtaining employment
  • Opportunities for first-hand experience in operating tools and equipment used in plumbing and sheet metal
  • Support in job readiness, employability and retention

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Contact Information

Iris Fernandes

Employment Case Counsellor

(437)-925-2190
iFernandes@woodgreen.org

Hours

Monday to Friday
9:00AM to 5:00PM

 

This program is funded by:

Program Partner

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