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Introduction to Residential Construction
The Introduction to Residential Construction Trades program will give you the skills and training you need to get a job in this quickly-growing sector.
- FREE!
- Limited Spaces Available!
Delivery: Six half-day sessions delivered over 3 weeks.
Location: IEC Hamilton
Spaces Available: 15 per Cohort, 120 students
- Introduction to construction career pathways and businesses.
- Personalized pathway goal setting, recommendations, and referrals.
- Assistance with resume, job search, and interview skills.
- Earn a Work Ethic micro-credential from Mohawk College.
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We welcome applications from all those interested in WAGE, but please note that priorityย will be given to those who:
- are 19 years of age or older (High school completion is NOT a requirement).
- are women or gender-diverse folks.
- are Indigenous or racialized; and/or newcomers.
- have no, or limited, post-secondary education (i.e., college, university, apprenticeship).
- live within the community in which the course(s) is being offered.
- receive government assistance (i.e., Ontario Works, ODSP).
We do our best to make case-by-case considerations.
Should class registration not be full by the application deadline, applicants who do not meet the criteria will be considered on a chronological basis.
Wrap-around supports (at no cost to the participant):
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- Employment Counsellor and Peer Mentorship support
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- Connections with local organizations
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- Transportation and childcare funds
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- Personal Protective Equipment (Upon entry to stage 2)
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- Exit tool kit(on successful completion of Stage 3)
Click the button below to sign up for more details and join the waitlist.
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