AVAILABLE AT NO COST FOR QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS
This training program is geared towards Indigenous women, or any woman interested in a
career in carpentry.
Train to use hand and power tools while working with various construction materials. Learn
the latest installation methods along with the best practices and workplace safety to make you
employable in today's construction industry.
You will be guided and supported in culturally inclusive strategies during training and
placement, with continued support as you transition into the workplace or further education.
Location: Canadore College, Parry Sound Campus - Parry Sound
Date: November 11, 2024 - April 25, 2025
Length: 22-week program
Cost: Free (Tuition, Tools, Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Certifications)
What you will learn:
- Essential and Employability Skills Development
- Health and Safety Training
- Exposure to Electrical as a Secondary Trade
- General Carpenter Apprenticeship Training Level 1 (9 weeks)
- Work Placement (8 weeks)
Future Career Opportunities:
- General Contracting
- Construction Companies
- Residential and ICI Sectors
- Furniture and Cabinet Manufacturers
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a woman 19 years of age or over
- A resident of Ontario, and eligible to work in Canada
- Must meet low-income eligibility criteria
- Have an OSSD, GED or Equivalent (those without an OSSD, and have a minimum of grade 10 may still be considered)
Further Your Education
Upon completion of the program, eligible students may pursue:
- Further General Carpenter Apprenticeship Training
- Other Training Opportunities at Canadore College:
- Building Construction Technician,
- Electrical Techniques
- Mechanical Technician-Welder Fitter
- Or other post-secondary programs
Learn more about Canadore's Residence Facility
To determine eligibility or for more information please contact:
Mair Greenfield
Manager, Community Based and Contract Training
First Peoples’ Centre
mair.greenfield@canadorecollege.ca