Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program

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Begin your apprenticeship journey through a pre-apprenticeship training program. Funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, for eligible individuals.

How it works

• Colleges and community training providers deliver free trades-specific training, offered once a year, as Ministry funding permits.
• Individuals apply for and meet eligibility criteria to participate in training.
• These programs include trades-specific training, course materials and safety training, and support in obtaining an 8 to 12-week work placement.

Benefits

• Develop confidence, exposure and skills in a specific trade.
• Provides specific skills that employers are looking for in potential apprenticeship candidates.
• Prepare for future trades training.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for a pre-apprenticeship training program at Mohawk College, you must:

• Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Minimum of 16 years of age and eligible to work in Ontario.
• Have your high school diploma/GED or equivalent. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis depending on the requirements of the trade. Applicants under the age of 18 must have a high school diploma/GED.
• Be willing and able to commit to a full-time program (approx. 30 hours per week).

Ministry Funded Pre-Apprenticeship

Training Programs 2026

Mohawk College's Sheetmetal Worker 

Pre-apprenticeship

• In-class training: July 6-Septmber 11

• Paid work placement: September 21-November 27

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  "Application Process" 

   2 more sessions added for Wednesday, May 20th (9-10am) and (6-7pm)

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Mohawk College's Industrial Painter and Decorator  Try-A-Trade

• In-class training: October 5-December 45

• Paid work placement: December 14-February

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  and next steps

 

The Career Foundation’s General Carpenter Pre-Apprenticeship Program ** is delivered in partnership with Mohawk College and the Carpenter’s Union Local 18. 

This program trains youth, between the ages of 18 and 29, for a career in carpentry/construction.

 

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YMCA's Truck and Coach Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program** is delivered in partnership with Mohawk College.

This program includes 

• Employment Readiness Workshops
• Level 1 Training at Mohawk College
• Paid work placement

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YWCA's Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer 

Pre-Apprenticeship Program**

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YWCA pre-apprenticeships

 

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YWCA's Welder

Pre-Apprenticeship Program**

 

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YWCA pre-apprenticeships

 

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Application Process »

1. Attend ONE mandatory information session.

2. Complete a Preapprenticeship application. (available after information session- link provided in online information session)
3. Eligible candidates will write an assessment Proficiency Test. English – Language/Reading Comprehension, basic Math, Physics and reasoning.

4. Eligible candidates will be invited for an interview. 

    

Mohawk College is currently pending official start dates for Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs to commence in 2026. Sign up here to be placed on a contact list for when recruitment efforts start! preapprenticeship [at] mohawkcollege.ca (preapprenticeship[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)

Interested in finding out more?  email: preapprenticeship [at] mohawkcollege.ca (preapprenticeship[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)

Interested in other trade areas? Check under Programs and Courses on the Mohawk College website. Look for the Program Coordinator associated with each of the programs for contact information.

Questions?

Connect with an Apprenticeship Specialist

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