Acting as the catalyst, between education, industry and the broader community, We offer programs and industry-lead initiatives to accommodate career exploration and partnership needs.Β
We always welcome the opportunity to discuss collaborations to further advance Hamiltonβs economic climate.
We are your unique partner in education!
Each year, IEC of Hamilton programs directly engage:
Elementary School Students
Secondary School Students
Post-Secondary Students
Employers & Mentors
Established in 1978 as Canadaβs first Industry-Education Council (IEC)
We are a not-for-profit organization located in Hamilton, Ontario.
Our Programs
We understand the importance of accessing local talent to sustain and grow your workforce. Let us market your company and your career opportunities, increase your recruitment potential, and provide opportunities for learning and networking.
About Us
We champion career exploration. Through programming, group mentoring, and facilitating partnership discussions, we help our stakeholders showcase their industry or sector, to their future workforce, through practical hands-on learning opportunities.
Developing Workforce
Each project that we undertake has been a collaborative initiative that addresses a pending skills shortage, introduces new and innovative sectors to learners of all ages, and links local businesses and industries to our education partners.
Youβre here as a ...
STUDENT/PARENT/TEACHER
Help your children start planning educational pathways, thinking about their future, and different occupations in the workplace.
PARTNER
In our community, weβre glad to have incredible Visionaries, Developers, Volunteers, and Supporters.
EMPLOYER
We proudly support your workforce development while helping youth and job seekers develop a career pathway.
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W.A.G.E. Construction
CodeFest 2024
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Connect with IEC Hamilton at connect@iechamilton.ca
The latest news & upcoming events
Join the 5 weeks of programming that covers topics including: skilled trades career awareness; health and safety training; numeracy skills for the trades; financial literacy; and job search training. Participants will also make connections with skilled trades employers who are hiring and, if hired in a skilled trades role, can potentially receive wrap-around supports, such as tools and safety equipment.
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Join the 5 weeks of programming that covers topics including: skilled trades career awareness; health and safety training; numeracy skills for the trades; financial literacy; and job search training. Participants will also make connections with skilled trades employers who are hiring and, if hired in a skilled trades role, can potentially receive wrap-around supports, such as tools and safety equipment.
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Join the 5 weeks of programming that covers topics including: skilled trades career awareness; health and safety training; numeracy skills for the trades; financial literacy; and job search training. Participants will also make connections with skilled trades employers who are hiring and, if hired in a skilled trades role, can potentially receive wrap-around supports, such as tools and safety equipment.
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What our Past Participants say
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βThere is definitely a lot more support and access for women...β
Amanda
WAGE Program Participant
βVery helpful, hands-on experience. It is teaching me a lot of...β
Rodney
WAGE Program Participant
βI really hope that more girls figure this out, 20 years ago, I shouldβve known this...β
Amy
WAGE Program Participant