--- title: Gateway to the Trades description: Prepare for a career in the skilled trades by gaining employment-readiness skills and making employer connections. Start your apprenticeship. image: https://inbound.apprenticesearch.com/hubfs/Gateway%20featured%20Image.png --- 01 - Header Landing ![grow-logo-1-0](https://inbound.apprenticesearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022_Apprenticesearch.png?width=341&height=127&name=2022_Apprenticesearch.png) ![grow-logo-1-0](https://inbound.apprenticesearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022_Apprenticesearch.png?width=341&height=127&name=2022_Apprenticesearch.png) --- ![Gateway to the Trades Landing Page Header](https://inbound.apprenticesearch.com/hubfs/Gateway%20to%20the%20Trades%20Landing%20Page%20Header.png "Gateway to the Trades Landing Page Header") # Ready to Launch Your Career in the Skilled Trades? Gateway to the Trades is a part-time, facilitated skilled trades exploration and employment-readiness program that will equip you with the skills and connections needed to find meaningful employment in the skilled trades.   [ REGISTER HERE ](https://share.hsforms.com/10JSxjCQeRZyulZKrFJOWzwdb5f5) 23 - Features - Simple ## GATEWAY TO THE TRADES Gateway to the Trades is a 5-week employment-readiness program where participants can gain job readiness skills, make employer connections and if hired in a skilled trades role, will** receive wrap-around supports, such as tools and safety equipment****.** Topics covered in the program include: ![skilled-trades-pathways-icon](https://inbound.apprenticesearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-2.png?width=100&height=100&name=1-2.png) ### Skilled Trades Pathways Identifying skills, interests and values and link them to career opportunities in the skilled trades.  ![health-and-safety-icon](https://inbound.apprenticesearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=2-1.png) ### Health and Safety Acquiring health and safety certifications to prepare for a skilled trades workplace.  ![numeracy-for-trades-icon](https://inbound.apprenticesearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=3-1.png) ### Numeracy for the Trades Upgrading math and numeracy skills directly related to the needs of a career in the skilled trades. ![financial-literacy-icon](https://inbound.apprenticesearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4.png?width=100&height=100&name=4.png) ### Financial Literacy Gaining financial literacy skills to support financial planning during the apprenticeship process. ![job-search-skills-icon](https://inbound.apprenticesearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5.png?width=100&height=100&name=5.png) ### Job Search Skills Participating in job search training, including individual coaching, to prepare for finding employment.  ![industry-connections-icon](https://inbound.apprenticesearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6.png?width=100&height=100&name=6.png) ### Industry Connections Making connections to skilled trades employers and programs to take the next step in a skilled trades career.  08 - Content - Split image ## Program Eligibility Participants must meet the following eligibility requirements:  - Aged 18+ - Living in Southwestern Ontario  - Able to commit 1-3 hours per week  - Finished high school- either graduated, graduating soon, or out of high school and requiring assistance completing their final credits  - Committed to participating in an in-person employer visit or networking event  - Access to a computer, the internet, speakers, and a microphone. Individuals who require assistance acquiring these items, please let the program team know. [ Register Now ](https://share.hsforms.com/10JSxjCQeRZyulZKrFJOWzwdb5f5) ![skilled-trades-programs](https://inbound.apprenticesearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/skilled-trades-programs.png?width=2080&height=2342&name=skilled-trades-programs.png) 08 - Content - Split image ## Gateway to the Trades ## Apply Today **QUESTIONS?** Email Deborah De Melo at  [ddemelo@hiec.on.ca](mailto:ddmelo@hiec.on.ca) **PARTICIPANT DATA COLLECTION** This program is funded through the Government of Ontario's Skills Development Fund. As such, ApprenticeSearch.com is required to collect participant registration forms and to share that data with our funder. [ Apply Today ](https://share.hsforms.com/10JSxjCQeRZyulZKrFJOWzwdb5f5) ![skilled-trades-training](https://inbound.apprenticesearch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/skilled-trades-training.png?width=2080&height=2342&name=skilled-trades-training.png) This Employment Ontario Program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario ![Employent Logos](https://inbound.apprenticesearch.com/hubfs/Employent%20Logos.png "Employent Logos") 02 - Footer Landing