Program details are in English. Page labels are translated.
Training program
Arborist Ground Worker Training Program (Skills Development Fund)
The Career Foundation
Ground-worker qualification, safety training and paid industry placement.
Good for: I want to get into the trades but do not know which trade or who can help.
Checked How we check information
At a glance
- Delivery
- In person
- Cost
- No program fee
- Who can access it
- Eligible to work in Canada; exact immigration categories and residence boundary not confirmed.
- Intake
- Current intake not confirmed
Provider explicitly says this is not pre-apprenticeship.
01 / Start here
Your first steps
- Ask trees@careerfoundation.org which intake is accepting applicants.
- Attend the required information session.
Page mixes application links with closed/reopening notices; confirm availability.
Visit provider ↗ (opens in a new tab)02 / Check the fit
Requirements and limits
- 18+; unemployed or averaging under 20 work hours/week.
- Mandatory industry information session.
Eligible to work in Canada; exact immigration categories and residence boundary not confirmed.
Important limits and details to confirm
- Provider explicitly says this is not pre-apprenticeship.
Location
- Toronto or Ottawa training sites; participants arrange transport.
03 / Understand the commitment
Costs and possible funding
No fee; PPE included.
Funded training (mixed aid, provider published): Paid placement; no training stipend. Personal transport, food and living costs remain participant expenses.
04 / Check with the provider
Sources and where to get help
Use the provider’s official starting page to ask about your situation. Published information was checked on October 20, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.