Now is a great time to consider a skilled trades career
One of the best ways into a career in the trades is through pre-apprenticeship training. Pre-apprenticeship programs offer trade-focused skill development by combining hands-on learning with level 1 technical instruction. This is a great first step towards becoming an apprentice and working towards a trade-specific certification.
Details
These level 1 pre-apprenticeship programs start in June and are comprised of 18 weeks of training followed by a 12-week paid work placement. They include academic upgrading, level 1 apprenticeship training (in-person) and relevant safety and employment readiness training. In-person classes will take place at Fanshawe’s London campus.
Hand tools, personal protective equipment, and additional learning resources will be provided. Qualifying participants may also be eligible for funding to offset certain expenses (travel, technology etc.).
All pre-apprenticeship training programs are recognized by the MLITSD.
Learn about Eligibility and Registration
Programs
Pre-apprenticeship programs enable individuals interested in the trades to develop the essential skills needed to start an apprenticeship pathway. These programs are funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) and are being offered at no cost to qualifying participants in response to Ontario’s shortage of skilled workers.
Employers interested in hosting a placement for any of the programs below can email cts@fanshawec.ca.
Carpentry (403A)
Take the first step towards a career in carpentry or construction. This program is designed with youth aged of 16 and 29 in mind.
In this program, participants will:
- Develop skills, practical knowledge and basic theory required to be a level 1 carpenter.
- Participate in employment-readiness, job safety and carpentry and construction-related skill development training sessions.
- Be introduced to secondary trades opportunities and explore career pathway options open to those in the skilled trades.
Welder (456A)
Take the first step towards a career in welding. This program has been designed with newcomers to Canada in mind.
In this program, participants will:
- Focus on level 1 in-class welding training and participate in employment-readiness, job safety and welding-related skill development training sessions.
- Develop skills and knowledge required to operate welding equipment and weld metals.
- Be introduced to secondary trades opportunities and explore career pathway options open to those in the skilled trades.
Automotive Service Technician (310S)
Take the first step towards a career in the automotive industry as an automotive services technician. This program has been designed with women and newcomers to Canada in mind.
In this program, participants will:
- Focus on level 1 in-class automotive services technician training, as well as participate in employment-readiness, job safety and auto-related skill development training sessions.
- Develop skills and knowledge related to providing maintenance and repair services for motive power vehicles and diagnosing problems to provide and perform appropriate services.
- Be introduced to secondary trades opportunities and explore career pathway options open to those in the skilled trades.
Eligibility and Registration
To be considered for any of these pre-apprenticeship program, applicants must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and legally entitled to work in Ontario.
- Have a high school diploma/GED or equivalent.
- Exceptions will be considered for applicants under the age of 18 on a case-by-case bases.
- Be willing and able to commit to a full-time in-person program (approx. 30 hours per week).
To learn more about pre-apprenticeship programs, please reach out to cts@fanshawec.ca.
This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
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