Sooner or later, everyone hopes to end up in a workplace environment, so it is helpful to have information on how to prepare to enter the workforce and how to increase your chances of finding a job.
Workplace and Apprenticeship opportunities are available following high school through a variety of programs such as: Seneca Employment Services College Pre-Apprenticeship Programs College Workplace Programs Workplace Training Centres Apprentice Search assistance
Ms. Vanessa McBride ◦ Seneca Employment Services Mr. Tom Hollands ◦ Georgina Trades Training Inc. Ms. Andrea Evans ◦ Fleming College Ms. Candace Smith ◦ Newmarket High School
Apprenticeship is hands-on training for people who enjoy "learning by doing”. 90 per cent of apprenticeship training occurs at the workplace with 10% in a classroom setting at a local community college/approved training facility. Everyone benefits from apprenticeship training. Employers gain increasingly skilled workers who help keep their business competitive. Apprentices receive training while they earn a wage. Apprenticeships are approximately 3 to 5 years in length, and vary from trade to trade.
TalentEgg.ca shows starting salaries in Toronto in the Trades for 2016. Here are a few examples: (Remember that current minimum wage is $11.40 per hour which equals approximately $24,000 per year) ◦ Bricklayer $21 per hour ◦ Plumber $47,500 per year ◦ Auto mechanic $36,774 per year ◦ Aircraft Mechanic $45,625 per year ◦ Air Traffic Controller $72,639 ◦ Electrician $45,587 per year ◦ Millwright $52,384 per year ◦ Welder $46,409 per year
Helps potential apprentices develop their job skills and trade readiness to be prepared to find work as apprentices Programs are up to 52 weeks in length and may include the Level 1 apprenticeship in- school training or relevant apprenticeship/ safety training, and an 8 to 12 week work placement Programs may also include employment preparation and academic upgrading
Some Ontario colleges offer programs for students on the workplace pathway who have taken courses such as Gr.12 ENG4E, Gr.11 MAT3E, and Gr.12 MAT4E ◦ Fleming Blasting/Welding/Plumbing/Carpentry Techniques, Trades Fundamentals, Esthetician, Personal Support Worker, Heavy Equipment Operator, Office Administration, Outdoor Adventure Skills and Education ◦ Centennial Hospitality Services, Auto Body/Motorcyle/Power Sports Repair Techniques, Food Service Worker
Other Colleges offering workplace path courses include: ◦ Mohawk Art & Design Foundations, Human Services Foundations, Pre-Justice, Pre-Media and Entertainment, Mechanical Techniques ◦ Northern Animal Grooming, Veterinary Assistant ◦ St. Lawrence Carpentry Techniques, General Construction Techniques, Hairstyling, Chef Training, Welding & Fabrication Techniques
The he Governm vernmen ent of Ontar ario io has ident ntif ified ied 7 key essentia ential l skills ls areas as that are nece cessary sary to succ cces ess s in the world ld of work. rk. These ese inc nclu lude: de: * Readin ading g Text t * Writin ing * Docum cumen ent Use * * Computer omputer Use * * Oral l Comm mmunica icatio tion * Nume merac acy * Thin inking king Skill lls Wa Want to know w how w yo your r skills ar are developing? Search “Skills Canada”! Try ry the Ap App!
What can you do to prepare to enter the workforce? ◦ Do your research – Career Cruising, Individual Pathway Planner, Skills Canada App, ontariocolleges.ca ◦ Resume ◦ Personal and Work/Volunteer References ◦ Cover letter/email
PLAN your exciting future now! RESEARCH the best approach to getting into the workplace or an apprenticeship. DEVELOP the skills you need to be successful in today’s ever-changing world of work. The future is in your hands! Take hold of it today!
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