Register for the Women in Construction Cohort this February

The Labour Education Centre’s Women in Construction program is thrilled to announce that recruitment for our February cohort is now open! This unique opportunity is designed to empower women ages 18-29 with the skills, training, and connections needed to kickstart a rewarding career in the construction industry.
Programs to Kickstart Your Skilled Trades Career in 2024

With a new year set to begin, now is the perfect time to set goals for personal and professional growth. If you’re eager to embark on a career in the skilled trades or construction industry, LEC’s variety of training programs and employment opportunities is ready to get you started.
3 Reasons to Join TradeLinx in 2024

Are you ready to forge a path in the skilled trades or construction industry? The TradeLinx program at the Labour Education Centre is your key to unlocking a career filled with opportunities and growth. Here are three compelling reasons why TradeLinx is the perfect program for aspiring tradespeople in Ontario.
TradeLinx Now Recruiting for Winter 2024

The Labour Education Centre is thrilled to begin recruiting a new cohort for its TradeLinx program. This 12-week sector-focused pre-apprenticeship training program is for Ontario Works (OW) recipients who are interested in a career in the skilled trades/construction industry. Our next TradeLinx group will begin in Winter 2024. The TradeLinx program is open to any individuals between the […]
Golden Mile Trades Training Participant Registration

Through the Labour Education Centre, you can register to take part in the Golden Mile Trades Training Program. Launch your career in the construction industry with this 6-week in-class training program, followed by 8 weeks of paid placement to train on Aecon’s Hydro-Vac trucks. Click to complete the registration form. You will be contacted by […]
Women In Construction – A New Program by LEC

The Labour Education Centre is excited to launch its latest program offering: Women In Construction. This experiential pre-apprenticeship training program prepares women participants to begin as apprentices in the construction trades. The next program cohort begins Fall 2023.
Next TradeLinx Cohort Launches Fall 2023

The Labour Education Centre is thrilled to begin recruiting a new cohort of its TradeLinx program. This 12-week sector-focused pre-apprenticeship training program is for Ontario Works (OW) recipients who are interested in a career in the skilled trades/construction industry. Our next TradeLinx group will begin in Fall 2023.
Join the Golden Mile Trades Training Virtual Info Session on July 12

LEC is pleased to offer a new virtual information session for the upcoming Golden Mile Trades Training cohort. Join us at 1 pm on July 12, 2023 on Zoom for an information session about the Golden Mile Trades Training Program. Click here to reserve your free ticket.
Golden Mile Begins Recruiting for Summer 2023

Launch your career in the construction industry when you join the Golden Mile Trades Training program with LEC. This 6-week in-class training is followed by 8 weeks of paid placement ($23/hr) to train on Aecon’s Hydro-Vac trucks. Training starts in August 2023.
Golden Mile Trades Training Program Cohort Begins Today

The Labour Education Centre is proud to welcome a new cohort of the Golden Mile Trades Training Program. Starting today, a new class of participants will launch their careers in the construction industry through in-class instruction, hands-on training, and paid placements.