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CONSTRUCTION NEWCOMER EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER TRAINING (CONNECT)

  • Demographics: Newcomers
  • Program Types: Job Training, Pre-Apprenticeship
  • School: Toronto District School Board
  • Languages: English

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The CONNECT Program is a FREE 26-week training program specifically developed to assist Newcomer clients who are interested in increasing their English language skills to gain full-time employment in entry level and general labourer construction positions.

This program is for newcomers with a minimum CLB language level 3. Full-time CONNECT program is 16 weeks in-class English support and 10 weeks construction training.

Program includes:

  • Health and Safety Training, Life and Employability Skills (includes Guest speakers)
  • Canadian workplace culture
  • Help with finding and keeping a construction job

REGISTRATION DETAILS

To register, please contact (416) 393-0350 to set up an appointment for the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) to assess your skills in English and math.

For a referral, please contact your Case Worker or call (416) 393-0350 for registration details.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ontario Works clients
  • 18 years of age or older at the time of registration
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Be willing and able to work and complete the program
  • Have a referral form from a TESS Case Worker or Ontario Works Liaison Worker
  • Grade 10 minimum

Program delivered at:

Bickford Centre
777 Bloor Street West, Room 120
Toronto, ON M6G 1L6

PRIMARY CONTACT

t 416-393-0350

School: Toronto District School Board   |   Map

ADDRESS

Toronto District School Board
5050 Yonge Street, North
North York, ON M2N 5N8

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