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Free Pre-Apprenticeship Training

January 8, 2015

Guelph Campus

Event Description

Conestoga College is accepting applications for two new tuition-free Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs which will give participants insight and experience in a skilled trades career and a head-start on achieving apprenticeship certification.


Pre-Apprenticeship Brick and Stone Mason

Starting in March 2015, the Pre-Apprenticeship Brick and Stone Mason program will be offered at Conestoga's Waterloo Campus and runs full-time during the day for 20 weeks. The program also features an additional eight (8) week practical work placement experience.

This program includes multiple trade exposure in Brick and Stone Mason and Carpentry. Brick and Stone Mason Level 1 apprenticeship training is also included.

Pre-Apprenticeship Truck and Coach/Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Starting in March 2015, the Pre-Apprenticeship Truck and Coach/ Heavy Duty Equipment Technician program will be offered at Conestoga's Guelph Campus and runs full-time during the day for 23 weeks. The program also features an additional eight (8) week practical work placement experience.

This program includes multiple trade exposure in Truck and Coach Technician, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Agricultural Equipment Technician and Powered Lift Truck Technician. Commercial Vehicle common core Level 1 apprenticeship training is also included.

Note that only 24 enrolment spaces are available in each program.

Information Sessions:

Waterloo Campus, Roofing Centre, Room 103

  • November 25
  • December 9
  • January 6
  • January 13

Guelph Campus, Room C6

  • November 27
  • December 11
  • January 8
  • January 15

How to apply:

All interested candidates must attend one information session; all sessions will include details on both programs.

Time:

All information sessions will begin promptly at 4:00 PM. Registration is not required.

Location:

Conestoga College, Guelph Campus, Room C6

For more information:

Please contact Kristen at 519-885-0300 ext. 5484 (Waterloo) or 519-824-9390 ext. 5484 (Guelph) or email kgoetz@conestogac.on.ca.