General Carpenter (403A)
General Carpenter
Available at Mohawk College and Niagara College
Now Accepting Applications
Program Overview
A General Carpenter constructs, renovates and repairs structures made of wood, steel, concrete and other materials in the residential, commercial and industrial construction sectors and in related industries.
A General Carpenter:
- establishes building procedures and prepares work sites
- lays out, constructs and installs formwork and concrete foundations
- frames floors, walls, ceilings and roofs
- finishes interiors and exteriors
- constructs heavy framing
- builds stairs, posts and handrails
- lays out, constructs and installs door and window systems
- performs renovations
Successful participants will receive:
- Job readiness training
- 30 weeks training
- Assistance securing up to 12-week PAID placement
- Financial support for transportation and training cost
To be eligible for these programs, you must fill the following requirements:
- A minimum of Grade 10 high school education or its equivalent
- Female, non-binary ages 18+
- Able to travel to training and work sites
For apply please complete this form and submit to:
Deborah Schwientek,
Manager, Employment and Training Services
Email: dschwientek@ywcahamilton.org
Caron Martin (she/her),
Manager, Employment and Training Services – Skilled Trades
Email: cmartin2@ywcahamilton.org