Accelerate Your Career in the Construction Sector!
Apply for one of our NEW Construction Career Launch programs.
Advance your career with 100% funded training designed by industry experts to meet the growing demand for skilled workers. These short (6-week), hands-on training programs will provide the basic skills to launch your career in Horticulture, Residential Construction, Large Scale Projects and Environmental Sustainability.
- Located: Base 31 @ 26-343 County Road 22 Picton, ON K0K 2T0.
- Duration: 6 weeks, Mon-Fri 9-4 pm
Job-Seeker Programs
Landscaping & Hardscaping in the Building Environment (Starting July 7)
This hands-on horticulture training program is designed for individuals interested in starting a career in landscaping, gardening, and green space maintenance. Participants will learn foundational skills in plant care, soil management, garden design, and sustainable landscaping practices through practical, real-world projects. The program emphasizes teamwork, communication, and job-site safety, helping learners build both technical and employability skills. No prior experience is needed, just a willingness to work outdoors and a passion for plants. A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon successful completion.
Construction – Large Scale Projects (Starting July 21)
This immersive training program introduces participants to the core skills and practices used in commercial-grade construction. Through hands-on experience, learners will explore concrete forming, masonry, ICF systems, steel stud framing, and roofing techniques, mirroring real-world large-scale construction projects. The program also covers essential topics such as safety, material handling, site layout, and project coordination. Ideal for those looking to start a career in the construction industry, this program offers practical skills, industry exposure, and a Certificate of Achievement upon completion. No prior experience required.
Residential Construction (Starting August 4)
This hands-on training program is designed to introduce job seekers to the core skills needed for entry-level work in residential construction. Over the six weeks, participants will take part in a hands-on project while learning key concepts such as blueprint reading, framing, roofing, insulation, finishing, and safe tool use. The program emphasizes real-world experience, teamwork, and jobsite safety, all delivered by industry-experienced instructors. No prior construction experience is required. Graduates will leave with a Certificate of Achievement and the practical knowledge needed to confidently pursue opportunities in the construction trades.
Environmental Sustainability in Construction & Manufacturing (Starting August 18)
This 6-week, hands-on environmental science program introduces job seekers to foundational topics in sustainability, climate change, water systems, environmental assessments, and natural product extraction. Designed for participants with no prior experience, the course blends classroom learning with outdoor and lab-style activities to build real-world skills. Learners will explore how ecosystems function, how to measure and manage water flow in local watersheds, how to conduct a basic environmental site assessment, and how natural materials are extracted
Eligibility
- Unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week
- 15 years of age or older
- Not participating in full-time training or education
- Poor employment history, such as long-term unemployment, underemployment, or precariously employed, including interruptions in work history
- Low-skilled or require essential skills training or upgrading
- Interested in pursuing a career in the Construction Sector
