Building Trades
Learn the skills needed to work in the trades in the field of plumbing, electrical, drywall, carpentry and painting and decorating. The skills learned in this program enable our graduates to enter the workforce in these trades with the confidence and skills required to be successful.
Employment Placement
Assistance is available for Ontario Works clients to develop a resume, job search, link them with potential employers and prepare for the interview
Job Placement and Retention
People With Disabilities can get help to identify job opportunities, prepare for work, get supported job search and job development, interview preparation and job retention supports while on the job.
Building Trades
2010 program start dates:
January 4
March 15
May 24
August 2
October 11
Building Trades program Intake and Orientation sessions are held on Thursday mornings at 10:00:am. General program information including the course outline, duration, topics covered, expected outcomes and the teaching methodologies are covered during the orientation. Following the orientation session the program coordinator meets with each personal individually to explain the application and approval process.
Ontario Works applicants should bring in a Skills Training Directly Leading to Employment (STDLE) Referral form.
In the interest of fairness, applicants are seen on a first-come first-served basis following the group orientation. Please be punctual, as the information sessions start promptly at 10:00 am.
ODSP Employment Supports to book an appointment to talk with Ability Learning Network's Employment Specialist click on the Appointment Scheduler. A new window will open up where you can book a one-on-one meeting to discuss how we can best help you achieve your employment goals. If you are ready to work and want a job, we can help.
If you have not already registered with ODSP for Employment Supports, the link to below will bring you directly to the Ontario Disability Support Program website where you can fill out and print an ODSP Employment Supports application form.
Ontario Works Employment Placement intake sessions are on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. Bring in your resume and your EP Referral form unless your worker has already sent it to us.