Building Up

Site: Toronto

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Record #: MET0734

Last Full Update: 19 Nov 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	647-594-6191
E-Mail	hello@buildingup.ca
Website	www.buildingup.ca
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram
Primary Contact	Melisa Savone, Outreach and Marketing Manager; Email: meisa.savone@buildingup.ca

Agency Information

Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Funding	Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Federal ; United Way ; Fees ; Foundation ; Corporate sponsors

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Pre-apprenticeship construction program 16-week paid training on-site and in-class to prepare for careers in construction trades in-class training: includes trades math, development of industry relevant skills, safety training, and the groundwork for developing technical proficiency on-site training: includes hands on training, experience-building and mentorship wrap-around support such as one-on-one mental health counseling and career and financial coaching
Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm Program times vary
Areas Served	Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York County
Boundaries	Greater Toronto Area
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up Persons 18 years and older who are facing barriers to employment ESL level 6+ minimum grade 10 education preferred good math proficiency, and interest in the construction trade Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or Convention refugee
Application	Apply online
Languages	English
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	116 Industry St Unit 208 Toronto, ON Canada M6M 4L8 View Google Map
Intersection	Jane St and Trethewey Dr
Mailing Address	116 Industry St Unit 208 Toronto, ON Canada M6M 4L8
Physical Access	Designated parking at entrance - parking lot ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features - lowered buttons ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features, including automatic door, safety grip bars, lowered sink, soap dispenser, paper towels or dryer

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Employment / Training
HCSD Sub Heading	Apprenticeship
Service Categories	Apprenticeship Preparation ~ Construction/Mining Occupations

Agency Overview

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