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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 Industrial Painter and Decorator Try-A-Trade
- In-class training: October 5-December 4
- Health and Safety: December 7-December 11
Paid work placement: December 14-February 5
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and next steps
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?
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