We do not train and employ people to take on business. We take on business to train and employ people.
Based on successful non-profit social enterprise models across the country, Building Up was developed in Toronto to improve our city’s environmental efficiency, affordable housing stock, and most of all – to create a real pathway for individuals experiencing barriers to enter apprenticeships and careers in the trades.
Building Up connects the dots. We give housing providers an opportunity to connect work that needs to get done in their buildings with the people in their buildings that need the work. We help construction unions meet their need for skilled labour by supplying them with individuals from the community that are looking for sustainable careers.
We link business needs to community needs in everything that we do, and act as a vehicle for win-win-win partnerships.
You should apply to Building Up if you are looking for a career in the construction trades. We offer paid training that will give you exposure to multiple trades so that you can decide on a career path that works for you. You will be given an opportunity to learn on jobsites with experienced tradespeople who understand how to support you. You will tour multiple construction unions and be supported down the career path that is best for you.
This is a springboard for the rest of your life.
You should consider working with Building Up if you want to leverage your capital budget to improve your community.
You are spending money on your buildings already – whether you are improving their energy efficiency, upgrading suites, preparing units for new tenants or renovating your community spaces. We offer an opportunity for you to spend that money with a contractor that provides quality work, reliability, AND meaningful contributions to your communities.
Your workforce is growing and you need pre-screened, pre-trained and motivated referrals on a regular basis at no cost.
Building Up provides you with an opportunity for the make up of your team to be as diverse as the make up of our community. The individuals we send your way are looking for a career and they understand what they need to do in order to satisfy your company’s needs.
We are here to support your recruitment needs.