New!!!! Podcasts to Train New Instructors
Episode 1: In this episode we welcome Melisa Savone from Building Up, an intensive construction training program for individuals who face barriers to employment. Melisa describes the 16 week program and all of the support they provide that lead to a successful path to employment.
For more details on the program, visit their booth on our website.
Episode 2: Insights through the eyes of a graduate of the “Building Up” pre-apprenticeship training program
In episode 2 we speak with Melissia Alexander, a flooring apprentice who successfully completed the trades training and is now working in the construction industry.
Melissa describes some of the challenges she faced while going through the program. She was able to successfully complete the training because of all the additional support Building Up provided throughout her journey. Melissa feels the counselling they offered is a big reason why she persisted in the training. She was able to express her frustration and “talk things through” with some one who understood the trades.
They also helped cover the cost of getting a driver’s licence, her bus transportation and they even helped out financially when she moved apartments. They have a mental health counselor, career coaches and mentors who are all in place to help you succeed.
These are just a few of the supports! Check out the amazing ways Building Up helps participants achieve their goal of working in the trade
Literacy Link South Central (LLSC)developed a comprehensive LBS Apprenticeship Toolkit for use by adult literacy programs across the province of Ontario. This toolkit is full of resources including infographics, videos, curriculum booklets, recordings of webinars and a navigation guide of existing apprenticeship focused resources. These resources are specifically tailored to the needs of frontline LBS program facilitators. These resources were developed in consultation with LBS program facilitators, managers and Literacy Networks across the province. They are quick to access, easy to use and FREE!
These resources were developed to support literacy program instructors in navigating apprenticeship pathways with their learners. Each Path resource describes key steps for learners and instructors for starting to explore apprenticeship and skilled trades, what learners need to get started, education and training resources, as well as employment service connections.
LBS Path to Construction Millwright
The Construction Training & Apprenticeship Ontario has created Build Your Skills, a free trade-specific learning resource, with videos, tutors, online lessons and more. It is built to help you
prepare for your apprenticeship
with in-class technical training
succeed on the job.
Below is a YouTube link with a one-minute video giving an overview of this fantastic resource.