themselves of meaningful work. Many other programs are for youth who excel. The TRADEWORKS programs are for youth who have been ignored and who need some support to create opportunities for themselves. It is particularly important for such youth to receive hands on training in a supportive environment to build their confidence and skills. They need an opportunity to learn not only job skills but also life skills to secure and maintain employment.

Who do we serve?

TRADEWORKS operates in the poorest postal code area in Canada and accepts participants who have experienced significant challenges such as a lack of role models, learning barriers and abuse issues. Our training programs are focussed on providing opportunities to youth, while our job placement program serves a cross section of age ranges in the community. Most importantly, TRADEWORKS has afforded people an opportunity to regain hope and transform their lives.

What Training Programs Do We Provide?

Introduction to Carpentry and Construction Participants are trained in a strong array of skills, including framing and forming, basic plumbing and electrical work, dry-walling, use of hand and power tools, as well as an introduction to computers, and shop math. The program is six months long and includes practicum placements to assist the students in attaining practical "on the job" skills.

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