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The Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA) Path to Employment in Construction Program will provide job seekers with an enriching five-week hands-on training series, followed by a four-week paid work placement in the construction industry. Program participants will acquire multiple certifications that directly support their employability within the construction sector in addition to the invaluable hands-on experience they will be able to apply.

TRAINING

This progressive and building training series will include the following topics:

Essential Employment Skills

Communication
Resilience
Professionalism
Mental Wellness
Math and Measurement
Employability Skills (Resume Writing / Interview Preparation)
Customer Service
Accessibility for Ontarian with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Health & Safety

Worker Awareness Training
WHMIS 2015
Personal Protective Equipment Training
Fire Extinguisher Training
Workplace Violence and Harassment Awareness Training
Lock Out Tag Out Training
Working at Heights Training
Standard First Aid,
CPR, and AED Training
Mobile Elevated Work Platform Training
Confined Space Entrant and Attendant Training
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training

Practical Hand Tools & Power Tools Training

The training will be located at: GVCA Office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge

This will consist of 8 days of hands-on training working with tools commonly used in construction.

WORK PLACEMENT

After the training, successful participants may have the opportunity to take part in a four-week paid experiential work placement with a local construction firm from Grand Valley Construction Association’s membership.

Employers providing placement opportunities will be within Waterloo Region, Brant County or Wellington County.

https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/living-here/gvca-path-to-employment.aspx

ELIGIBILITY

The program is available for residents primarily from Waterloo region, Wellington and Brant County. Participants must be part of one or more of the following groups:

women
youth
persons with disabilities
black and racialized groups
justice-involved individuals
indigenous peoples
newcomers including Ukrainians under the Emergency Act

PROGRAM SESSIONS

Cohort One

Training: June 3 – July 5, 2024

Job placement to follow.

Cohort Two

Training: July 22 – August 23, 2024

Job placement to follow.

Cohort Three

Training: September 16 – October 18, 2024

Job placement to follow.

Cohort Four

Training: TBA

Job placement to follow.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

To find out more information about the program and the industry, we welcome you to attend the information session:

Grand Valley Path to Employment in Construction Information Session

June 26, 2024

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

150 Main St., Cambridge; Room 170

This information session will also be offered online over Zoom, register for the virtual info session here

For more details or to register for the program, please email Region of Waterloo Employment Ontario at: PathtoEmployment@regionofwaterloo.ca or call 226-750-6743.

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