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The Career Foundation’s General Carpenter Pre-Apprenticeship program is delivered in partnership with Mohawk College and the Carpenter’s Union Local 18. It is geared towards individuals between the ages of 18 and 29 who have an interest in pursuing a career in carpentry/construction.

Program Eligibility

• Must be between the age of 18 and 29
• Minimum Grade 10 education
• Unemployed or underemployed (working fewer then 20 hours per week)
• Must be able to commit to full-time hours during program
• Willing to commute to paid work placement within Hamilton/Halton region

The Women of Steel Introduction to Welding Program (IWP) is designed to support, inspire, and encourage young women with hands on training to spark an interest in the welding trade. This program is free for participants and will take place at the CWB Head Offices in Milton, Ontario. Daily activities include classroom and hands on training in the Advanced Welding and Training Center and topics covered will include wire fed welding process called Metal Core Arc Welding (MCAW) in addition to safety, basic hand tools, and cutting and grinding techniques.

Eligibility;

• Are you a female and 18 – 25 years old?
• Are you from the Halton region or surrounding area?
• Are you willing to learn a new skill?
• Do you have an aptitude for working with your hands?
• Are you willing to commit to 5 days in class and shop training delivered in English?
• Do you have any prior practical knowledge of basic tools?

Main benefits of the program

• Daily hands on welding training with the flat and horizontal positions
• Welding ticket under CSA W47.1
• Daily health and safety training
• Fun horseshoe welding project
• Personal Protective Equipment including welding jacket, helmet and welding gloves will be provided at no cost
• Daily Giveaways
• Breakfast and Lunch provided
• Daily women guest speakers representing the welding industry

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The Workforce Accelerator Generating Employment (W.A.G.E.) program will give you the skills and training you need to get a job in this quickly-growing sector.

• FREE!

• 16 week program, 19 hours per week • New sessions starting Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Winter 2022

• Learn the latest techniques in concrete forming and production framing

• Get hands-on training in Mohawk College’s world-class facilities

Limited Space Available! This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

The program will offer 4 of the 10 courses required for the Mohawk Construction Techniques certificate:

• Concrete Forming and Finishing Techniques

• Production Framing Techniques • Workplace Safety

• Surveying and Layout CET Additional Program Supports:

• Employability skills webinars and training sessions

• Childcare subsidy and transportation assistance

• Association memberships, industry certifications, safety training and equipment purchases

• Assistance completing OCAS applications