KWH Skilled Trades Workforce Development

🌟 KWH Skilled Trades Workforce Development

Konnecting-Wit-Humanity (KWH) introduces participants to careers in the skilled trades through a short-term, hands-on program that prepares them to enter training and apprenticeship pathways across Ontario

Program Overview

The KWH Skilled Trades Workforce Development program gives participants direct exposure to in-demand trades, hands-on experience with real tools, and a clear understanding of how trades careers work. We then connect participants to training programs, apprenticeship pathways, and trusted partners in the workforce development ecosystem.

“We introduce you to the trades and connect you to real career pathways.”

What Participants Gain:

• Exposure to multiple trades including construction, electrical, and general labour
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools
• Basic safety and workplace knowledge
• A clear understanding of how trades careers work and grow

Program Activities

• Site visits to active worksites and training centres
• Tools training led by experienced facilitators
• Guest speakers from across the trades industry
• Career exploration workshops

Next Steps After the Program

• Referred to skilled trades training programs
• Connected to apprenticeship pathways
• Linked to organizations in the trades and workforce ecosystem