YES2Trades
If you are 16-29 years of age, live in the GTA, and dreaming of being a painter? YES2Trades is the right program for you!
New!! Online applications can now be made HERE
Program Overview:
8 weeks of workshops:
- 1-2 week: pre-employment workshops, 3-4 week: Residential and Commercial, 5-6 week: hands on training and 7-8 week: Industrial
Participants will gain valuable skills such as:
- Participants will also receive training in and have the ability to gain certifications in WHMIS, Working at Heights, and First Aid.
- Applying paint or other materials such as stains, lacquer or varnish using brushes, rollers or spray equipment
- Preparing and cleaning surfaces, removing old wallpaper and paint
- Repairing cracks and holes in walls
- Mixing and thinning paint, measuring, cutting and applying wallpaper or fabric to walls
- Building and installing scaffolding
- Advising customers on colour selection and choice of wall coverings
- Providing cost estimates and reading specifications to determine required materials.
- 8-12 weeks of placement
Eligibility:
- Youth 16-29
- Out of school/work
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or people with Convention Refugee status
- Participants with an active Employment Insurance claim may be eligible for a Section 25 referral under the Employment Insurance
- Willing to commit to 20 weeks full time program
Located at: 555 Richmond St. W.
For further information call us at: (416) 504-5516 or email stephanie_ratnasingham@yes.on.ca or qamar_rabaa@yes.on.ca
