Construct offers you a valuable opportunity to learn new skills and begin a career in the trades and construction industry
Housing Support
Durham Region Shelters
Shelter programs in Durham Region can help you if you don’t have any other place to stay. Funded homeless shelter programs are housing-focused, as part…
Housing Support
Durham Access to Social Housing (DASH)
Durham Access to Social Housing (DASH) DASH runs the wait list for rent-geared-to-income (RGI) and modified units at social housing properties and some private landlords in the…
Housing Support
Durham Region Housing Supports
Apply for social housing, affordable housing, alternative housing or accessible housing in Durham Region. For more information, visit: https://www.durham.ca/en/living-here/apply-for-housing.aspx?_mid_=29237#Portable-housing-benefit
Grants and Scholarships
BOLT Foundation
Grant/Scholarship Various financial awards for full-time students in a post-secondary construction program For more information, visit https://boltonline.org/awards/
Grants and Scholarships
Government of Ontario Grants
Grant/Scholarship Tools Grant Apprentice Development Benefit Support for apprentices with disabilities Apprenticeship Completion Bonus (Non-Red Seal Trade) For more information, visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/money-apprentices
Grants and Scholarships
Government of Canada Grants and Loans
Grant/Scholarship Apprenticeship Incentive Grant Apprenticeship Completion Grant Canada Apprentice Loan For more information, visit Grants: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/training/support-skilled-trades-apprentices/grants.html Loans: https://www.pca-cal.ca/en/Apprentice-Loan-Information/Canada-Apprentice-Loan-Basics
Mentorship
Lean In
Regions Served Toronto Supports/Services Networking and mentorship for union tradeswomen For more information, visit https://leanin.org/circles-for-union-tradeswomen
Mentorship
The Prosperity Project (The Rosie Initiative)
Regions Served Canada Supports/Services Mentorship program for women entering careers in STEM, skilled trades and leadership For more information, visit https://canadianprosperityproject.ca/campaign
Mentorship
NextGen Builders
Regions Served Toronto an GTA Supports/Services Mentorship program Quick Start in Construction Program Newcomer Pathways to Construction Program For more information, visit https://nexgenbuilders.ca/