YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region - Newcomers in the Trades

Pre-apprenticeship Training Program in Carpentry, Drywall Finishing, and Plastering, Tile and Marble Setting We offer: 24 Weeks of Free Training 8 to 12 Weeks of Paid Work Placement Technical, Academic, and Pre-Employment Preparation Free Textbooks, Toolkits, and Safety Equipment To participate, you must be: At least 16 years of age and born outside of Canada Interested in working in The Home Renovation Sector Resident of Ontario, legally entitled to study and work in Canada Available to attend classes on a full-time basis for 24 weeks Prepared to start full-time placement or employment At Canadian Language Benchmark Level 5 in English or higher

Power of Trades offers pre-employment training and support for immigrants who want to work in the skilled trades. All services are offered at no cost to participants. The program includes: Six weeks of in-class, non-technical training Orientation to skilled trades and apprenticeships Access to in-demand certification (WHMIS, Service Excellence, etc.) Work towards earning your Ontario Secondary School Diploma Three-week work placement in your trade following your training Ongoing individualized job search support Individualized Consultation (ongoing) Specialized one-on-one employment consultation for job seekers Available by referral to any client of employment or settlement services in Ottawa-Gatineau Multilingual staff Services for Employers (ongoing) Help with staffing needs Access to job fairs and customized hiring sessions Access to a large pool of pre-screened candidates of all skill levels in all four trade sectors No-risk co-op placements with pre-screened mature learners

Build ON is a pre-arrival service funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We provide specialized information and orientation about the Skilled Trades to new immigrants approved to immigrate to Ontario, Canada. Click here to learn WHAT WE DO We are also part of the YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region and believe in providing the same quality of service in which the YMCA-YWCA is known.