Building and Construction Trade Showcase 2010 Held Saturday, November 27, 2010

More help to get you there

Employment Ontario wants to help you get the training, skills and experience to achieve your goals. They connect people looking for work with employers looking for workers.

Apprenticeships: Want to work in the skilled trades? Employment Ontario has services right across Ontario that can help you become an apprentice.

Learn about apprenticeship options: Find out about the many different pathways to apprenticeship that can help you train for a career.

Choose a career:Learn how apprenticeship training works, and the kinds of careers you can choose. You can also visit our Career Finder to find out which jobs are in demand, and learn about many careers.

Learn about trade certification: Find out which trades require certification in Ontario.

Find an employer: Many services are available to help you find an employer who may register your apprenticeship.

Get financial help: Learn about where you can get grants and other financial help paying for your apprenticeship training and the tools you may need.

Get personalized advice: Talk to an Employment Ontario service provider in your community and find out if apprenticeship is right for you. You can use the map feature on this website to find this service in your area.

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities: tcu.gov.on.ca

MTCU Apprenticeships/Training: www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario/training/

The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) represents the collective interests of the organized building trades unions and their signatory contractors in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) construction industry. The OCS works, with labour-management-government partners, to enhance Ontario's unionized ICI construction industry by developing relationships, facilitating dialogue, providing value-added research, disseminating information and promoting the value of unionized ICI construction.

Future Building is Coming to Kingston, March 29, 30, 31, 2011!

Future Building is an interactive three-day exhibition that provides young career seekers with the opportunity to experience hands-on activities in all areas of the construction sector. In addition, the exhibition will showcase partnerships of labour and management working together to build Ontario’s future.

www.futurebuilding.ca

Consider a Career in Construction

Whether you are a student, an educator, a parent or currently employed and looking for a career change, this website offers valuable information that will guide you through the exciting opportunities available to you through the Ontario Unionized Construction Sector.

www.madewiththetrades.com

Habitat for Humanity York Region builds simple, decent and affordable homes in partnership with the community and with the families who will own them. All homes are built almost completely by volunteers using building materials, land and money donated by individuals, businesses, and various community groups.

Volunteers are critical to our success. Our volunteers come from varying backgrounds and all walks of life. Habitat for Humanity York Region aims to provide all of our volunteers with a rich and rewarding experience.

habitatyork.ca

Contact:
Heather Johnston,
Volunteer Coordinator,
Habitat for Humanity York Region
905-868-8722 ex. 22
volunteer@habitatyork.ca

apprenticesearch.com is a website designed to provide free service for information and resources on apprenticeships and offers a matching database to help apprentices and employers connect throughout the Province of Ontario.

Registration on the database section of the website is open to employers and job seekers across the province of Ontario. Anyone can access information and resources on the website.

About Trades section can help you find valuable descriptions of apprenticeable occupations, plus tips on becoming an apprentice. Check out the Essential Skills Toolkit from Human Resources & Skills Development Canada for more great information.

apprenticesearch.com

Art Mayer,
Employer/Applicant Liaison,
905-634-2575 ext. 26

Welcome Centre Immigrant Services provide a one-stop service designed to guide and support immigrants through the maze of information and resources in York Region. The Centres are funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada under the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement, and managed by community organizations. Services are provided free of charge.

In addition to interpretation and referral services, language assessment and classes, job search workshops and occasional child minding, the new Welcome Centres offer specific programs for newcomer youth and seniors.

Welcome Centres in York Region are located in Markham North, Richmond Hill, Markham South, Vaughan and Newmarket.

welcomecentre.ca

GTTI is a not-for-profit organization working to bring training opportunities to our community. Programs are coordinated through their local facility in Sutton, which hosts advanced technologies for learning, including video conference capabilities, a computer lab and access to high speed Internet.

gtti.ca

905-722-6300

The YCA prepares specialists to have all the necessary theoretical knowledge and be able to put this knowledge into practice in an entry-level professional capacity.

YCA possesses well-equipped premises where the students take active part in all stages of construction. Students work under the supervision of experienced teachers. The programs include approximately 70% of hands-on experience and 30% of theory. Job search assistance is provided upon successful completion of the course. YCA's database comprises of more than 2000 companies in Ontario.

YCA is registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and is also a member of the Toronto Construction Association.

yorkacademy.ca

(416) 630-5559