PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
George Brown College’s Construction Craft Worker (A106) is a free, 18-week supported education program for individuals who identify mental health and/or addictions challenges as a barrier to education and employment. In a small group, hands-on setting, with experiential work opportunities and job-coaching support, students will develop the skills they need for entry-level work in Toronto's construction industry. It includes classroom and construction lab instruction, 160 hours of work placement, and workshops.
Class and construction lab time is approximately 30 to 35 hours per week, with support and tutoring available from program coaches.
This program was developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is unique in Canada.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Download the application package here. Alternatively, contact the Augmented Education program office at 416-415-5000, ext. 6790, or send an email request to auged@georgebrown.ca.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for the program, all applicants must first attend an information session, where they will receive a copy of our application package.
Applicants are selected on the basis of:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Mental health and/or addictions history
- Mature student status (19 years of age or older)
Intake process involves all of the following:
- Application completion
- Academic assessment
- Skills assessment
- Interview