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BOLT Women in Construction Trades Scholarship

Are you a female apprentice working in the construction sector?

Successful applicants will receive $500 to support their in-class training and will also benefit from access to a female mentor from their own or similar trade to help provide additional support, share their experience and advice on advancing in the industry.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Registered female apprentice and a member of OCOT
• You can demonstrate financial need
• You are 17-29 years old living in the GTA

Join ApprenticeSearch.com on November 25th, from 12-1 pm for a Finding Employment In the Skilled Trades webinar.

Attendees can expect to learn the following:

• Tips and tricks for finding employment;
• How to stand out to employers and what employers are looking for;
• Learn about Apprenticesearch.com, a digital platform that provides intentional matching for apprentices and employers looking to hire;
• Learn about free programs and services offered through Apprenticessearch.com.

Humber College is offering an 8-week PAID program to help youth make a successful transition into the Finish Carpentry skilled trade. Participants will earn minimum wage to attend classes (30 hrs/week). If you’re exploring the trades and not sure what to pursue, this could be the program for you - whether you have completed high school or not.

We will even provide support to help you find a 12-week paid work placement following the training.

Please note: This program is designed to support youth (18-30 years old) who are currently unemployed, interested in exploring the trades, and are experiencing financial hardship.

This Program Is Funded By The Government of Canada.

Program Start Date: January 17, 2022
Seats are limited. Please apply now to avoid disappointment.

Program Overview
The program includes 30 hours of paid training per week, including 15 hours of trades exposure, 6 hours of academic upgrading, and 2 hours of employment preparation. You will also complete safety training and other relevant certifications including First Aid and Working at Heights.

Program Supports and Benefits

• Participants will earn minimum wage to attend classes (30 hrs/week)
• Additionally, they will earn a bonus for program & work completion
• They will also receive safety gear for in-class training as well as work placements
• Funding to assist participants with transportation & food costs
• Funding to assist with emergency costs - housing, health, legal, etc.

Please attend an information session to learn more.

Avenues to Apprenticeship is an 18-week, free program offered by our partner, ApprenticeSearch.com. It provides racialized youth who are interested in the trades with four weeks of paid training, a 14 week employment opportunity, and a variety of other supports (like job coaching and access to mentors) to help start a career in the skilled trades.

Not sure what trade you should pursue? Don’t worry - this program will include career awareness learning, including a skills, interests and personality assessment, that will help you focus on the right opportunities for you.

In addition, you’ll receive a clothing and tool stipend to prepare you for employment, personal protective equipment that will allow you to work safely during COVID-19, the technology required to complete training, and support for childcare needs if necessary.

Who is this program for?

This program is designed for young people who:

• Are interested in a career in the skilled trades, but don’t know how to get started
• Have experienced barriers to employment in the skilled trades and are looking for support
• Would like to gain skilled trades knowledge and experience before pursuing a pre-apprenticeship program

Am I eligible?

To be eligible, you are a BIPOC Canadian who is:

- Between the ages of 17-30

- Eligible to work in Canada

- Living in the GTA

- Available for 4 weeks of paid training, beginning October 2021

- Available for a 14 week employment opportunity, beginning in November 2021

How do I apply?

Receive up to 50-83% in Employee Training Grants