Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.
What You'll Learn:
-Demonstrate an understanding and the importance of safety
-Basic Carpentry, Framing, Finishing, Drywall, and Insulation
-Basic Plumbing, ABS, Copper, and Pex
-Basic Electrical, Wiring, and Fixture installation
The training program will include essential employability and soft skills development required for working in the construction sector.
*Priority will be given to youth ages 18 to 29 years old*
The program is offered in partnership with Branthaven.
Course Details
Pathways
Intro to Construction is a non-postsecondary course. Participants who complete this course can earn hours towards the 120 hours of non-postsecondary courses required for the College Fundamentals Certificate.
Eligibility
Those who meet the following criteria are eligible to take City School courses:
- 18 to 29 years of age
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons / refugee claimants with notice of decision
- For online courses, those living within Ontario; for in-person courses, those living within the community in which the course(s) is being offered.
- If English is not your first language, Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 or higher is recommended
Note: High school completion is not a requirement.
We welcome applications from all those interested in City School, but please note that priority will be given to those who meet one or more of the following criteria:
have no or limited postsecondary education (i.e., Not having previously completed an apprenticeship, and/or a certificate, diploma, and/or a degree at a college or university)
- currently unemployed or underemployed (e.g., in receipt of Employment Insurance)
- in receipt of social assistance (e.g., Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program)
- living in a low-income household
Should class registration not be full by the application deadline, applicants who do not meet priority criteria will be considered on a chronological basis.
Who is not eligible?
- Anyone who will be taking a post-secondary course or program, at Mohawk College or any other educational institution, will not be eligible to register for City School courses at the same time.
- Anyone who is only granted permission to be in the country on a temporary basis (e.g. visitor’s visa).
We do our best to make case-by-case considerations.
Students can earn up to two (2) free postsecondary credits plus College 101 through City School.
Questions?
Phone: 905-575-2489
Email: cityschool [at] mohawkcollege.ca (cityschool[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)