BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATIONS – WELD PROGRAM

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Achēv’s Building Strong Foundations – WELD Program, delivered in partnership with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Group, is designed for youth aged 18–29 in Peel and Halton who are interested in starting a career in the skilled trades. 

Program Details:

• 8 weeks of hands-on welding training delivered by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) in Milton, with a weekly stipend provided
• 1 week of employability skills training (resume support, mock interviews, job readiness)
• 8-week paid job placement with an employer in the industry
• All equipment provided at no cost

Cohort 2: July 6 – September 4, 2026 (9 weeks)

• Online Micro – July 6 – 17, 2026
• COI Welding – July 20 – August 13, 2026
• Cobalt Training – August 17 – 20, 2026
• Autobody Repair – August 24 – 27, 2026
• 1 week of employability skills
• 8 weeks of on-the-job paid training – to commence after in-class training

• Youth between the ages of 18 and 29 years
• Youth who are unemployed, not in school and not in training
• Resident of Halton or Peel region
• Legally allowed to work in Canada (valid SIN number)
• Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, and Convention Refugee