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New apprenticeship training programs at Niagara College
Looking to help meet the growing demand for skilled trades workers, Niagara College has announced three new apprenticeship training programs: Industrial Mechanic Millwright, General Carpenter and Industrial Electrician.
Starting in September 2021, the new programs will be available to registered apprentices needing to complete their in-school training.
“We are proud to offer these new apprenticeship programs at Niagara College,” says Jeff Murrell, Associate Dean, School of Trades. “We saw an increased need for these skills from employers in our community and we are looking forward to providing the technical, hands-on learning experiences that registered apprentices need to complete their training for these lucrative, in-demand trades.”
All three programs will be offered as night classes, allowing apprentices to continue working while completing their in-school training. The three-hour classes will run two nights a week from September to June.
“The Niagara Home Builders’ Association is thrilled about the creation of the General Carpenter Apprentice program at Niagara College,” says Chuck McShane, Executive Officer of the Niagara Home Builders’ Association. “The NHBA, along with the Ontario and Canadian Home Builders’ Associations, are continually advocating for youth to become involved in the trades, and this program will encourage students to stay within the region as they train to become a carpenter. It will also allow them to complete their apprenticeship hours through local companies, leading to potential full-time employment and career growth right here in Niagara.”
Registered apprentices seeking the programs should contact the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to indicate their interest. Those who do not have training agreements but are interested in the programs can apply for Niagara College’s one-year Carpentry and Renovation Techniques, Electrical Techniques or Mechanical Techniques programs, which all lead to apprenticeship opportunities.
