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On The Road Construction Program

Free, paid youth training for a career in construction

Notice

Due to measures put in place for the City of Toronto and Peel Region in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the On the Line program is providing remote/virtual services where possible until further notice. Please scroll down to complete the form below, email OntheRoad@tdsb.on.ca or call 416-393-0350 for more information. A staff member will respond as soon as possible.

Youth looking for job opportunities can pursue a career in construction through the On the Road Construction Program in Toronto – for free. Receive free training for a career in construction while you get paid, gain access to building opportunities, and receive employment readiness support.

Learn the skills, tools, and terminology that you need to succeed in the trade. From construction safety to receiving your own toolkit, the On the Road program equips every program participant with everything you’ll need to start.

What to expect from On the Road

  • 6 weeks of intensive construction training and pre-employment support to start your career in an entry-level construction or general labour job
  • Construction Safety, Working at Heights, and WHMIS
  • Get paid for 30 hours per week to attend the sessions
  • One-on-one assistance with job search
  • 6 weeks of paid work placement following the training
  • On-going support throughout your employment

Is the On the Road program right for you

  • Aged between 13 and 30 years old at the time of registration
  • A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada

Get in touch to get started

Please see the Notice of Information Collection at the bottom of this page.

Learn more about On the Road

Contact us

Bickford Centre
777 Bloor Street West, Room 120
Toronto, ON M6G 1L6
Call us at 416-393-0350
Email us at OnTheRoad@tdsb.on.ca

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Notice of Collection and Use of Personal Information:
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of sections 58(5), 169.1-173 and 189 of the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2 and will be used to plan, administer, deliver and promote the Toronto District School Board (“TDSB”) Community Services programs and initiatives, as well as for statistical purposes. This information is retained in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M56 and will be shared with authorized TDSB staff and the TDSB authorized service provider(s) in order to administer the above purposes. Questions about this collection should be directed to Cristina Graida, TDSB Community Services Coordinator at Cristina.Graida@tdsb.on.ca, or at 5050 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M2N 5N8.

 
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