Program details are in English. Page labels are translated.
Pre-apprenticeship
YES2Trades
Youth Employment Services YES
Painting/drywall training, safety certificates and paid placement.
Good for: I want to get into the trades but do not know which trade or who can help.
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At a glance
- Delivery
- In person
- Cost
- No program fee
- Who can access it
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents or people with Convention Refugee status.
- Intake
- Current intake not confirmed
Page also describes placement as 8–12 weeks; confirm the actual cohort duration.
01 / Start here
Your first steps
- Call 437-836-9928 to confirm the next cohort.
- Use the application linked from the program page once dates and eligibility are confirmed.
No future cohort date established; application link alone does not establish intake availability.
Visit provider ↗ (opens in a new tab)02 / Check the fit
Requirements and limits
- 16–29; out of school and work; full-time availability.
Canadian citizens, permanent residents or people with Convention Refugee status.
Important limits and details to confirm
- Page also describes placement as 8–12 weeks; confirm the actual cohort duration.
- Completion does not itself confer trade certification or guarantee work.
Location
- Toronto; 555 Richmond Street West.
03 / Understand the commitment
Costs and possible funding
Free program.
Training and paid placement (mixed aid, provider published): Placement is paid; wage and classroom allowance not confirmed. EI claimants may qualify for a Section 25 referral.
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.