Building Up’s pre-apprenticeship program is a 16 week paid training program that uses construction contracts and in-class training to prepare individuals facing barriers to employment for successful careers in the trades. Participants are paid $16.55 per hour for the 16 weeks and are required to be available from Monday to Friday between 7:30 AM to 4:00PM for the duration of the program. Our 16 week program is divided into 2 sections: 8 weeks of in-class training and 8 weeks of in the field work experience.
8 weeks of in-class training – working directly with unions and trades employers
8 weeks of work placement
To Apply for any of the programs listed below – Please click on the apply button below. If you are having difficulties filling out the online application you can get in contact with our Outreach Manager, Melisa Savone, ([email protected]) for assistance.
COMING SOON! May 24th 2024: YOUTH COHORT | 18-29
Eligibility Requirements: Must be between the ages of 18-29. A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or convention refugee with a favourable Notice of Decision letter, SIN, and work permit. Please note: we are unable to accept Refugee Claimants to this cohort
APPLICATION PROCESS:
INTAKE PROCESS:
Building Up’s intake and interview process is one week long. A typical intake week looks like this:
Friday – Information Session IN PERSON
We start with an Information Session, which is mandatory for all candidates to attend. If you do not attend the Information Session on time, you will not be eligible to participate in interviews.
To register for one of our Information Sessions, please “apply” on our website. Once you apply you will receive a confirmation email with the next steps you need to follow to complete your application.
The information session is held in person, and only candidates who submit their documents via email to [email protected] will get a link to register.
What to expect during the info session:
Monday – Interview Invitations are sent
We have the capacity to grant 72 first round interviews. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted to attend their first interview.
Tuesday and Wednesday – First Interview
We conduct first round interviews over Zoom or Google Meets. Candidates are expected to have their cameras on and able to video with the Building Up team throughout the interview.
Thursday :Final Interviews
Candidates who are successful on their first interview will be asked to participate in a second and final interview, conducted in person.
Hands-on Interviews (program dependant)
As Building Up is a pre-apprenticeship construction training program, we include a “hands-on” interview component of the intake process. This interview is program dependant, meaning it is only conducted if we have the appropriate time and space allocated.
Friday – Final Cohort Selection
The Building Up team will deliberate and make the final selection for the upcoming cohort! Candidates will receive an email after 5pm with the final decision. Good luck!
Please pay close attention to our “Upcoming Intake Dates” above as we have listed specific eligibility that is unique to each intake.
If you are over 18 years of age, you are welcome to apply to our program. We welcome those individuals who are on Employment Insurance (EI), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), or Ontario Works (OW).
For those who are currently receiving Ontario Works, please pay close attention to the eligibility information provided below as we periodically provide special programming exclusively for OW recipients.
Required Documentation
Please note that all candidates wishing to be considered for an interview must provide the documents listed below ahead of the information session to be reserve their spot at our mandatory info session. If you are missing one or more documents from the list, please get in contact with us by emailing [email protected] and we can discuss your unique situation.