Tools in the Trades Bootcamp

What are Tools in the Trades Boot Camps?

If you are looking for work in the skilled trades or want to expand your industry knowledge, Support Ontario Youth’s Tools in the Trades Boot Camp is the perfect place to start. These one-day events allow you to train for FREE and, more importantly, connect with a range of employers actively looking to hire. You'll have the chance to meet potential employers face-to-face, showcasing your skills and making valuable connections.

Network with industry professionals

Gain hands-on trades experience

Receive a FREE starter tool kit

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Boot Camp Schedule

Check out our current Boot Camp schedule for the year:

Event

Please note: spots are limited.
An application to Boot Camp does not equal attendance, if accepted, we will reach out based on your application with more information.

Calling All Employers!

Join SOY's Tools in the Trades Boot Camp for a day of recruiting skilled trades candidates! Your expertise is essential to the apprenticeship journey. Invest in the future by hiring our program participants, who are eager and ready to contribute from day one. Enhance your business while supporting the next generation of tradespeople.

What's Involved?

Share your trade experience, connect with potential candidates, and scout for your next apprentice or employee during our networking session.

If you would like to participate in or sponsor a Tools in the Trade Boot Camp event, please fill out this form.

See What People Are Saying About Us…

TESTIMONIAL

Thank you for having me. I honestly had an amazing time and really enjoyed learning new things from all the instructors. Continue doing what you are doing for the young adults and giving opportunities.

- Zyer

Participant

TESTIMONIAL

The program is giving future apprentices an opportunity to try different trades before getting hired into the working field. This reduces our hire and loss margin as they are already partly prepared for what to expect.

- Bill

Owner of Garrison Automotive Service Inc.

TESTIMONIAL

I’m here to share with you that I am officially a certified gas fitter and it’s all due to you and your crew guiding me through the typical shortfall that troubles many people struggling with searching for a better career.

- Kyle

Participant

Check out our videos to hear more about participant experiences.

Videos

This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.