YWCA Hamilton Talent

YWCA Hamilton Skilled Trades Employer Fact Sheet

Eligibility Criteria:

Licensed to operate in Ontario
Have a federal business number
Maintain active WSIB or 3rd party liability insurance coverage
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employment Standards Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Human Rights Code, and any other relevant standards.
Offers full-time or part-time employment consisting of at least 20 hours
Candidates must be on employer’s payroll

What is the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program?

The ministry’s Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program is designed to support potential apprentices who may need job readiness skills and trade readiness experience to gain employment as apprentices, at no cost while addressing skilled trade shortages in high demand trades.

What’s in it for the Employer?

Pre-screened industry-specific candidates in the skilled trades
A large pool of job-ready pre-apprentices with health and safety training
Hardworking and motivated pre-apprentices that you can retain after the work placement completes
Wage Incentive of $250/week for each participant for up to 12 weeks to hire a woman or gender diverse individual and offset their training costs

YWCA Hamilton Responsibilities:

Ensure participants receive health and safety training
Provide resume and arrange for interviews with participants
Prepare training agreement for employer and participant signatures
Ensure employers adhere to the signed training agreement
Provide clients with support, such as basic power and hand tools and PPEs

How does an employer get involved?

Contact the Program Coordinator to set up a meeting. Two meetings are required by all parties, virtual and/or in-person. The first meeting is to complete and sign the training agreement and conduct a work site evaluation. The second meeting is at the end of the work placement to evaluate the experience.