Skilled Trades
Women in Skilled Trades

Are you looking for more than just a job?
Are you tired of feeling limited by traditional stereotypes?
Would you like to build an exciting new career in the trades?

The Centre, in partnership with Mohawk, RESCON (Residential Construction Council of Central Ontario), and The Government of Ontario is proud to offer its latest Women in Skilled Trades career training program: Enhanced General Carpentry.

This dynamic program offers 22 women the opportunity to train for a rewarding new career in the Construction industry. It features 28 weeks of in-class instruction, and paid work placement component.

In-Class Instruction

• Construction and Applied Theory
  Construction safety training, effective use of hand and power tools, framing techniques, drywall installation, trim work, floor finishes, cabinet making, exterior finishes, basic electrical and 4 weeks of plumbing at Mohawk College STARRT Institute
  
  
• Essential/Employability Skills
  This component includes First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, basic fall protection, the Ontario Building Code, blueprint reading, estimating, numeracy, communications skills training, job searching, resumes and interview skills

Paid Work Placement

• To help prepare you for full-time employment, our dedicated and professional placement staff will help you to obtain a paid work placement with a sub-contractor of a major industry builder. This placement may even lead to full-time employment with apprenticeship potential.
  

This program is offered exclusively in our Burlington location.

Next information session: See the Programs page.

Next program start: Phone for information

For more information, please call 905-333-3499 or
905-878-1240, ext. 121 or email trades@thecentre.on.ca.