Winter 2021 Courses
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City School Online Information Sessions
Want to learn more about our free City School courses? Join us for one of our upcoming information sessions!
Coding Bootcamp
Non-credit Course | Online & Virtual | Mon to Fri | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm | Jan 11 - Apr 5
Learn what it takes to build websites, apply your skills through practice exercises and assignments, and explore career opportunities. Course time will be divided between instructor lecture and demonstration, individual practice and small-group work.
*This course has a mandatory information session.
Coding Bootcamp Course Details »
Explore Careers in Goods Movement
Non-credit Course | Online & Virtual | Wed & Thurs | 9:30 - 11:30 am | Feb 24 - Mar 18
Discover how your skills and experience can help you unlock a new and rewarding career path in Hamilton’s goods movement sector (air, port, rail, and road).
*This course has an optional information session.
Explore Careers in Goods Movement Course Details »
Explore Careers in Steel Construction
Non-credit Course | Online & Virtual | Tues & Thurs | 1:30 - 3:30 pm | Feb 9 - Mar 4
Discover how your skills and experience can help you unlock a new and rewarding career path in the steel construction sector. Secure an interview with Walters Group, a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates and constructs commercial and industrial projects throughout North America.
*This course has an optional information session.
Explore Careers in Steel Construction Course Details »
Foundations of Horticulture
Credit Course | Online & Self-paced | Mar 9 - Apr 23
Develop skills and knowledge to assist in the preparation and maintenance of outdoor gardens and garden structures. Learn about career opportunities within the sector while learning the tools and terminology of the trade.
Foundations to Horticulture Course Details »
Intro to Advanced Manufacturing
Credit Course | Online & Virtual | Dates TBD
Learn how work is done across a range of sectors in manufacturing. Start your journey on becoming an MSSC accredited and recognized Certified Production Technician. Discover the sustainable and well-paying careers available in this sector.
Intro to Advanced Manufacturing Course Details »
Intro to Health & Wellness
Credit Course | Online & Virtual | Tues & Thurs | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Jan 19 - Mar 4
Interested in exploring the impacts of wellness and developing a balanced approach to lifestyle choices? Discover the seven basic dimensions of wellness: Social, intellectual, emotional, occupational, environmental, spiritual and physical.
Intro to Health & Wellness Course Details »
Intro to Social Service Worker
Credit Course | Online & Virtual | Mon & Wed | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Feb 1 - Mar 22
This course introduces you to the profession of social service work. You will explore anti-oppressive practices, examine the social structures that influence people's lives, and learn how various forms of oppression shape individuals, families and communities.
Intro to Social Service Worker Course Details »
Introduction to Ship Repair
Credit Course | Online & Self-paced | Mar 15 - Apr 23
Learn the concepts and terminology that you will need to begin a successful local career in ship repair and fabrication. Explore career opportunities in and around Hamilton in this growing sector.
Ship Repair & Fabrication Course Details »
Small Business Foundations
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Non-credit Course | Online & Virtual | Mon & Wed | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Jan 18 - Feb 24
Interested in starting your own business? In this course, you will learn to describe your skills that will contribute to your success as an entrepreneur, improve your presentation skills, and deliver a business pitch.
*This course has optional information sessions.
Small Business Foundations Course Details »
STEM* Boost for Women
*Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Non-credit Course | Online & Virtual | Tues & Thurs | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Feb 2 - Mar 25
Curious about science, technology, engineering and math fields, but want to build your skills first? This course will explore STEM-related careers, and boost your confidence with key skills for success in STEM-related education and work.
STEM Boost for Women Course Details »
Women in Meat
Credit Course | Online & Virtual | Tues & Thurs | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Mar 1 - Apr 23
Inspired by the MeatBusinessWomen professional association, the Women in Meat program is designed to encourage and nurture female talent throughout the sector through networking, education and mentorship. The Women in Meat program provides a broad overview of the meat industry with an emphasis on skills development in meat cutting as an entry point into the field.
Additional hours required within the course to complete Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) online certification courses.
Women in Meat Course Details »
Specialized Employment Pathways Programs
SkillsAdvance Ontario: Early Childhood Education Assistant Training
Credit Course | Online & Virtual | Tues to Fri | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Mar 16 - June 4
In this course you will be taking the Principles of Child Development course from Mohawk’s ECE diploma program. You will develop employment skills through workshops with an Employment Counsellor and gain hands-on training through a 3-week paid placement at a local early childhood education centre.
*This course has a recommended information session.
Early Childhood Education Assistant Course Details »
SkillsAdvance Ontario: Food Manufacturing Program
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Non-Credit course | Online & Virtual | Mon to Fri | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Jan 4 – Feb 5
Sector focused training and placement in the Food Manufacturing Industry.
Food Manufacturing Course Details »
SkillsAdvance Ontario: Personal Support Worker Training
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Credit Course | Online & Virtual | Tues to Fri | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm | Jan 12 - Mar 31
This course is a great way to explore pathways related to Personal Support Workers while preparing for a job interview at the end of the 12-week course!
*This course has a recommended information session.
Personal Support Worker Course Details »
Eligibility
We welcome applications from all those interested in City School, but please note that priority will be given to those who meet the following:- 19 years of age or older
- Have no or limited post-secondary education (i.e., have not attended college or university, or participated in an apprenticeship); and/or currently unemployed and/or in receipt of social assistance (e.g., Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program)
- Live within Ontario (for virtual and online courses)
Please Note:
- Some courses have additional eligibility criteria. Please click on "Course Details" for more information.
- High school completion is not a requirement.
- Anyone who will be taking a post-secondary course or program, at Mohawk College or any other educational institution, will not be eligible to register for City School courses at the same time.
- We do our best to make case-by-case considerations.
- Should class registration not be full by the application deadline, applicants who do not meet the priority criteria will be considered on a chronological basis.
Students can earn up to two (2) free credits through City School.
You will be notified of your registration status approximately three (3) weeks before the course begins.
Technology Requirements
Students must have the following to participate in City School online and virtual courses:- broadband internet connection
- desktop or laptop computer (tablet is acceptable)
- basic computer skills (web browsing, email, and document creation)
Specialized Employment Pathways Programs Eligibility
These programs include personalized employment supports and services, including opportunities for work placements, and, as such, have additional eligibility requirements.
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- An interest in a career in the field of study upon completion
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Unemployed or working less than 20-hours per week
- Not enrolled in full-time education
- 18 years of age or older
View Past Courses
We are always adding new courses and workshops to City School. Take a look at what we've done in the past to get an idea of what courses may be added in the future.
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