Will you be a Grade 11 or 12+ student next year who’s ready to build your future? The Enhanced Construction Program is your chance to explore the carpentry trade.
Funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario, this new collaborative partnership between the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) Local 18 and the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board introduces senior secondary school students to the carpentry trade while allowing them to earn credits toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. It is specifically designed to provide participants with industry-recognized training, practical experience and direct pathways into careers in the skilled trades.
Each semester, the program will accept 20 students. Participants will attend classes at the UBC Local 18 Training Centre (1342 Stone Church Road East) and will earn the following secondary school credits:
- One Mathematics credit
- One English credit
- Two Construction Technology credits
Upon successful completion of the in-class component, students will complete a co-op placement. A paid co-op placement from a UBC employer is possible.
Participants in the Enhanced Construction Program will receive the following:
- Completion of four secondary school credits
- Co-op placement
- Personal Protective Equipment and tools valued at approximately $900
- Seven industry-standard construction certifications
- Apprenticeship hours credited toward a trade qualification
- Placement opportunities in the General Carpentry (403A) and Drywall, Acoustical and Lathing Systems (451A) trades
Ideal candidates for the program are:
- Students entering Grade 11 or 12+ in September
- Individuals who are motivated, reliable and committed to learning
- Students who demonstrate punctuality and a strong work ethic
About the United Brotherhood of Carpenters
UBC is one of the largest and most respected building trades unions in North America, representing over 500,000 skilled members. UBC is recognized for its leadership in training and developing the next generation of construction professionals.
Interested in learning more? Connect with your co-op teacher:
Bishop Tonnos CSS, Paul Coyle: [email protected]
Bishop Ryan CSS, Pat Piro: [email protected]
Cathedral HS, Angela Leroux: [email protected]
St. John Henry Newman CSS, Lisa Owens: [email protected]
St. Thomas More CSS, Trish Susi: [email protected]
St. Mary CSS, Diana Baldin: [email protected]
St. Jean de Brébeuf CSS, Laura Bereza: [email protected]
St. Charles, Gillian Valvasori: [email protected]