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Entry to Trades (ETT)

Program Full

Thank you for your interest in our program. At this time, all available spaces have been filled and we are not accepting new participants.

To join our waitlist, please fill the Inquiry Now form or email us at [email protected]. You can also check back in March 2027 for information about future program opportunities.

 

For the General Carpenter and Hairstylist pages, please use these email addresses:

[email protected]

[email protected]


 

Free, hands-on pre-apprenticeship training is available for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades:

    • Cook
    • General Carpenter
    • Hairstylist

Pre-Apprenticeship Program Objectives:

    • Address labour shortages in high-demand trades
    • Increase exposure to the skilled trades
    • Support prospective apprentices who require job readiness skills and experience to secure employment
    • Help individuals prepare for long-term employment by bridging the gap between existing skills and employer needs

The Entry to Trades program includes 6 to 14 weeks of pre-apprenticeship training, incorporating job readiness and employment services, followed by an 8-week work placement. Upon completion, participants will have the skills and experience needed to enter the workforce or register as an apprentice to continue their training.

 

 

 

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Entry to Trades - Cook

Entry to Trades - General Carpenter 

Entry to Trades - Hairstylist 

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