TradeLinx

Launch your career in the skilled trades and construction industry

Overview

TradeLinx is a twelve-week sector focused pre-apprenticeship training program for Ontario Works (OW) recipients between the ages of 18-30 who are interested in a career in the skilled trades/construction industry.

What You Get

TradeLinx participants will earn a variety of Health and Safety certifications that are essential for work in the skilled trades. Program benefits include:

By enrolling in TradeLinx, program participants can develop additional employment and practical skills to help them excel in their careers and in life. Scroll down to see more and how you can join.

Program Success

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Requirements

Please note that the TradeLinx program is only available to Ontario Works Recipients. Please speak with your Ontario Works caseworker to receive a referral.

Full Description

Funded by Toronto Employment and Social Services (TESS) for 33 seats annually, TradeLinx (Formerly I’m Eglington) has been changing lives since 2016. The program is a 12-week construction trades pre-apprenticeship training program serving disadvantaged youth 18-29 in the GTA. Core components of the program include soft skills, including life skills, essential skills to employment, Health and Safety certifications and hands-on technical training. 2-3 cohorts are delivered annually and all efforts are made by our staff to connect these graduates into union training programs or go directly to work depending on the individual’s experience and career path.

Partnerships

All partners experiential tours, workshops, and presentations on apprenticeships and career paths. Apprenticeship, Employment and Training Opportunities are provided on a case-by-case basis depending on the clients’ chosen career path and union intake schedule and capacity.