The Sault Community Career Centre and Sault Ste. Marie Construction Association are offering a Build This City Construction Training Program starting in January.
Build This City gives job seekers free short-term construction skills training, including more than 10 industry-recognized health and safety certifications. Participants also get tools and all the required safety gear to get started.
“The Build This City program gave me an amazing overview of how the construction industry works and an in-depth understanding of OSHA and health and safety practices," said Brendan Wilson, a first-year apprentice carpenter in a news release. "Working with the class on hands-on projects gave me the confidence I needed to be part of a jobsite. My apprenticeship is all thanks to Build This City. When friends ask about entering the construction industry, I tell them to start with Build This City.”
Build This City assists the construction sector by providing access to job-ready workers and staff training that meets their business’ needs. Wage subsidies are available to employers when hiring from the Build This City program.
Support for Job Seekers
- Seven weeks of free essential and technical skills training, delivered by experienced professionals that end in industry-recognized certificates or credentials
- One-on-one support that helps you move from training to local employment opportunities
Eligible Job Seekers
- Residents of Ontario who are legally entitled to work in Canada
- Not participating in full-time training or education
Support for Employers
- Wage subsidy to offset the cost of mentoring a new hire
- One-on-one support to ensure the success of a new hire
- Workers with the skills you need to fill vacancies
- Help to reduce employee turnover
- Advancement opportunities for current staff through customized training that meets your unique needs
The next Build This City session starts Monday, Jan. 15. Submit your application to participate in training before Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.
To apply to participate in training, visit https://btc.saultcareercentre.ca/. Email questions to [email protected].