YWCA Toronto - Employment/Settlement Services
Employment and Training, Women in the Skilled Trades and Technology
- Description
- In-person services by appointment only at this time ; program staff continue to actively assist clients virtually
The Women in Trades and Technology programs are taking the following cautionary steps:- All in-person information and assessment sessions (for all Skilled Trades and IT programs) are canceled until further notice -- check website for updates
- The iOS and Android Mobile App and Azure Cloud Developer program next scheduled start date: TBA
- The Painter-Decorator Pre-Apprenticeship program next scheduled start date: TBA
- The Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter Pre-Apprenticeship program next scheduled start date: TBA
- STAR 4-Women program next scheduled start date: January, 2024 -- check website for program details
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals Training Program next scheduled start date: TBA
- full time program
- job skill development and trade readiness
- trade specific academic upgrading and in-school apprenticeship Level 1 training, including health and safety
- 8 week work placement following program completion
- training location: Finishing Trade Institute, 130 Toro Rd, Unit C, Toronto ON
- full time program
- job skill development and trade readiness
- trade specific academic upgrading and in-school apprenticeship Level 1 training, including health and safety
- 8 week work placement following program completion
- training location: Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Trade School Inc., 30 Capstan Gate, Units 4 & 5, Concord ON
- for women and gender-diverse individuals with IT background in "objectorientated programming"
- full time program
- online training
- 29-week*, intensive training program
- hands-on classroom instruction
- exam followed by 8 week job placement opportunity
- may lead to certification as Android Developer
- training location: YWCA Toronto, Trades and Technology Programs, 222 Dixon Rd, Suite 207, Toronto ON
- program start date: TBA
- for women and gender-diverse individuals with IT background and 16 years or older
- 34-week intensive, hands-on job readiness training program to upgrade essential IT skills in areas of data communication fundamentals and cybersecurity
- online training
- successful students will earn Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certificate
- 8 week job placement following program completion
- training location: YWCA Toronto, Trades and Technology Programs, 222 Dixon Rd, Suite 207, Toronto ON
- program start date:TBA
- for women and gender-diverse individuals 16 years and older
- minimum Grade 10 education completed
- resident of and able to work in Ontario
- must have a valid drivers' licence
- 8 week program to attain construction trades skills
- must be physically able to work in a variety of construction environments
- skilled trades assessment and academic upgrading (if applicable)
- labour market information about skilled trades
- health and safety training and certifications
- hands on experience, equipment and tools including work boots and safety equipment
- transportation support (restrictions apply)
- Eligibility
- Women and gender-diverse individuals 16 years or older who are residents of and able to work in Ontario ; call or check website for additional details on specific program requirements
- Application Process
- Call or email to register for online information session
- General Inquiry
- 416-964-3883
- Fax
- 416-964-9492
- Website
- Visit Website
- skilledtrades@ywcatoronto.org
- Languages
- English, Urdu, Programs offered in English,
- Contact
- Amina Shah, Client Services Administrator
Email: ashah@ywcatoronto.org
Phone: 416-964-3883 ext 268 - Fees
- Free -- includes tuition and textbooks
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible building including barrier free washrooms
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- Copyright
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- Last Updated On
- November 1, 2023
- Address
- 222 Dixon Rd, Suite 207
Toronto, ON, M9P 3S5
Cross streets: Islington Ave and Dixon Rd
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - Service Area(s)
- Durham Region
- Greater Toronto Area
- Halton Region
- Peel Region
- York Region
