Free Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs
Our free pre-apprenticeship programs offer training to eligible individuals, along with job search assistance after graduation.
Students graduate with valuable skills and hands-on experience, safety certifications and are fully prepared to launch a career in the industrial or construction sector.
CREW
Carpentry & Residential Electrical Worker Pre-apprenticeship Program
This program offers training in two trades: carpentry and residential electrical, ensuring graduates have numerous career paths, a relevant skill set, shop experience and safety certifications.
We are now recruiting for Summer 2025
MEP
Industrial Millwright Mechanic & Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program For Youth
This program offers participants training in three trades; machining, industrial millwright mechanic and industrial electrical ensuring graduates have numerous career paths, a relevant skill set, shop experience and safety certifications.
We are now recruiting for Summer 2025
WIST
Women in Skilled Trades, Enhanced General Carpentry
This free program provides eligible low income women with the tools and training to launch a career in the Construction Industry. The program is focused on trades required in residential construction.
We are now recruiting for Summer 2025
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What you’ll like about our programs
Students benefit from small class sizes and hands-on, practical training, spending 70–80% of their time in the shop.
Our pre-apprenticeship programs run for 22–24 weeks, offering full-time hours and instruction from experienced industry professionals.
Graduates receive job search assistance to kick-start their careers in the skilled trades.
Programs are free, fully funded by the government of Ontario.
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Posted: June 19, 2025
Embark on a Bright Future with Centre for Skills Development Are you entrepreneurial, client-focused and committed to teamwork and excellence? Do you enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds? If you want to work for a recognized leader in career …
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Posted: May 29, 2025
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Employment / Student Support Specialist
Posted: May 29, 2025
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