Interested in a construction career? WCDSB is offering an exciting new centralized Accelerated OYAP construction program starting in Sept 2023 open to any Gr. 12 or returning Gr. 12 students. The program is a 4 credit co-op package through LIUNA and it local contractors.
Program Details
Successful student applicants will be signed on as an apprentice in Sept 2023 then enrolled in Level 1 Construction Craft Worker trade school through LIUNA Local 837 in Cambridge . Once trade school is completed(7-8 weeks) a co-op placement with a LIUNA contractor will follow leading to employment. All the information can be found in the attachments within this email. Information about LIUNA and the Construction Craft Worker trade can also be found in the video links below.
Important – Program interviews are being held on Monday, June 5. Students who are interested in this program must complete a co-op form. Link to the form is here – https://lf.wcdsb.ca/Forms/EXPLRN002F . In the form select Accelerated OYAP then Union then Construction Craft Worker – LIUNA Local 837.
Deadline? – No later than June 1st.
What does a Construction Craft Worker Do?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wePsRFKS_SI