Skilled Trades and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
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Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you want to work toward a secure career in a promising industry?
Find your future in the skilled trades! YWCA Hamilton is pleased to offer Pre-Apprenticeship programs for Women in Trades. These programs are offered at no-cost, and provide participants with technical training and job coaching to start their career in the skilled trades.
Wondering if Pre-Apprenticeship is right for you? Hear from our past program participants.
Automotive Service Technician Program
Conestoga College (Brantford Campus)
Program Description
Learn how to find and fix vehicle problems, and keep them running safely through regular maintenance and repairs.
30–32 weeks of in-person training.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
- Be women or gender-diverse individuals aged 18 or older
- Live in Ontario and be legally entitled to work in Ontario
- Have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent level of education (proof of at least 16–18 high school credits required)
- Be able to travel to training and work sites
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This project was designed to review best practices to develop a comprehensive strategy to create an equitable pathway for young women from Grade 9 – 12.
YWCA Hamilton has been at the forefront of promoting the diversification
of the workforce by training women in non-traditional fields and skilled
trades.
Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you want to work toward a secure career in a promising industry?
Construction Craft Worker Program
Program Description:
Learn concrete finishing, tackling steel, leading demolition, blue print reading, and unique operations like drilling, scaling, and sandblasting.
Program Offers:
- 14-18 weeks of training
- Employability and job readiness training
- Support in finding PAID placement for up to 12 weeks
- PPE provided
Eligibility Criteria:
- Women, gender diverse persons and 18 years and older
- Resident of and entitled to work in Ontario
- A minimum of Grade 10 high school education or its equivalent proof of a minimum of 16 credits
- Able to travel to training and work sites
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