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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.
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