Blue Door - Aurora - Earl Stewart Dr - Construct Employment Social Enterprise

Application

Call or visit website

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults facing barriers to employment, including homelessness or risk of homelessness, mental health or substance use challenges, interaction with criminal justice system, or struggling with low income

Fees

None for participants - no enrolment fees
Participants receive wages, free transportation and food support

Contacts

Emma Wood - Director

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Halton Region, Peel Region, Durham, York Region, and Greater Toronto Area

Accessibility Note

Call for information; Parking lot

Description of Services:

Employment social enterprise offers preparation for career in construction industry, including recruitment, training and employment for residential and commercial construction and property services

in-class training and employment readiness
on-the-job work experience
trade-specific skills training
assistance in finding long-term employment or apprenticeship
transportation and food support
connections to employers
wraparound supports

Areas of service available to construction industry include home renovations, landscaping, site clean-up and demolition, and general labour
In partnership with YMCA, ACCESS Employment, LiUNA Local 506 Training Centre, Humber College, Durham College, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and Employment and Social Development Canada