Training the Future Workforce: Apprenticeship Readiness Program

FTI Ontario is proud to launch Training the Future Workforce, an Apprenticeship Readiness Program designed to give individuals the skills, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in the finishing trades. This hands-on training initiative prepares participants for apprenticeships and employment in one of the three offered trades: Glazing, Commercial Painting & Decorating, and Industrial Painting.

Courses Offered

You can choose from three tailored pathways, each aligned with a registered apprenticeship:

Glazier Apprenticeship Readiness Program

For those interested in the Architectural Glass and Metal Technician (Glazier) 424A trade. Learn about glass handling, curtain wall systems, and aluminum framing installation.

Commercial Painter & Decorator Apprenticeship Readiness Program

Prepares you for the Painter Decorator Commercial & Residential 404C apprenticeship. Build core skills in surface prep, coatings, and interior/exterior painting techniques.

Industrial Painter Apprenticeship Readiness Program

Leads into the Painter Decorator Industrial 404D apprenticeship. Focus on spray painting, protective coatings, safety at heights, and working on large steel structures.

Eligibility & Application Requirements

Applicants must:

Be 18 years of age or older,
– OR –
If younger than 18 years, must get parental/guardian consent
Be eligible to work in Canada
Have completed a minimum of Grade 10, with:
- At least 16 credits, including Math, English, and Science
Provide proof of a Canadian high school diploma or transcript
Submit a current resume

Program Overview

6 weeks of in-class training unpaid: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Followed by a 12-week paid work placement
Led by experienced instructors
Tools, equipment, and PPE provided

What You’ll Learn

The program delivers a crash course in job readiness and trade fundamentals, including:

Health & Safety
Trade Basics
Foundational Trade Knowledge
Hands-On Preparation

The program will take place across FTI Ontario’s training school and nearby facilities to maximize space and hands-on learning.

Start Building Your Future

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in the finishing trades. Gain the skills, certifications, and connections you need to succeed in a registered apprenticeship and beyond.

Training the Future Workforce Application

This information is collected to assess eligibility for a trade training program.

FIRST NAME *

PHONE NUMBER *

LAST NAME *

EMAIL ADDRESS *

ARE YOU OVER THE AGE OF 18? (Note: If you are under 18, parental or guardian consent is required.) *

ARE YOU A PERMANENT RESIDENT OR CANADIAN CITIZEN? *

PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR RESUME. *

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PLEASE UPLOAD A CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT WITH THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED. (Need to show completion of at least Grade 10 with a minimum of 16 credits, including Grade 10 English, Math, and Science.) *

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WHICH TRADE WOULD YOU LIKE TO APPLY TO? *

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