Skills Training

Many people who become apprentices do so after enrolling and completing pre-apprenticeship or skill training programs. Our Corporate Training partner is The Centre for Skills Development and Training, part of The Bay Area Learning Centre located in Burlington, Ontario at 860 Harrington Court. Have a look at their Calendar of Events for more information.

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The Centre for Skills Development & Training is a continuing education provider affiliated with the Halton District School Board. As a non-profit corporation, our aim is to provide learning opportunities for the community through responsive, quality programming that is strengthened by partnerships. 

You'll find both full-time and part-time programs at our facilities. One of our many departments is the Pre-Apprenticeship Skilled Trades Programs.

Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship & Trades Programs

Manufacturing Industry Program

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Pre-apprenticeship
Precision Machining and Tooling 

Electrical and Network Cabling

Electrical C of Q Refresher Course

Electrician
Network Cabling

Construction Industry Partnership  

  • Carpentry
  • Electrical
  • Trowel Trades
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC

Manufacturing and Construction Youth Internship Programs                                         


Manufacturing, Trades and Design (Part-Time courses, AutoCAD)


Find out more about courses at the Centre at: www.thecentre.on.ca.

What's the Difference?

Students choose The Centre because of our integrated programs that give you "selling features" when you look for a job:

  • Solid technological theory 
  • Hands-on training that puts what you learn in the classroom into practice in the shop
  • Employability Skills training (how to answer questions in an interview, expectations of the working world, resume and cover letter preparation)
  • Computer integration: learn the computer skills that take you places! Courses include everything from basic computer skills to AutoCAD/MasterCAM and CNC machining
  • WHMIS, CPR and safety training included in your course content
  • Paid Work Placements!

But most of all....
JOBS!!

If you are a successful graduate of our program, we'll find you a suitable job placement where you can start your career in your chosen skilled trade.

This commitment is possible because of our relationship with local businesses that provide our students with work placements. More than 150 successful students have been placed in jobs in the last two years!

Contact Isabel Webb at 905-333-3499, ext. 121 to register for a FREE information session evening and find out more about our programs and the job possibilities.

The Centre for Skills Development & Training is also known for its innovative programming, developed to respond to industry need. As part of the Women in Skilled Trades Initiative funded by the Government of Ontario, and in partnership with Rescon and Monarch Homes, the Centre now offers an exciting new program targeted to Women up to the age of 30 with an interest in entering a career in the Construction industry. The Women in Skilled Trades Construction Program features:

  • Stage 1: 18 weeks in-class training with 'gender friendly' instruction that covers safety, job finding skills, Blueprint reading, Construction estimating and an overview of construction sub-trades
  • Stage 2: 12 weeks hands-on, on-the-job training that includes job shadowing and exposure to a variety of trades with the builders or sub-contractors
  • Tuition sponsorship and income support for qualified candidates
  • Stage 3: 16 weeks paid work placement with a builder of builders' sub-contractors leading to full time employment
  • On-going post-program support through the Centre's Women in Skilled Trades Support Network

If you are a woman interested in exploring opportunities in the construction skilled trades, please call The Centre at 905-333-3499 ext 121 to attend a free information session about this new and exciting program.