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Job Shadowing

A 2-week Job Shadowing experience for youth who would like more exposure to careers in construction. This unique experience allows participants to observe and learn from various skilled trades and management professionals.

Participants receive:

  • – $300 stipend for 2-week job shadowing program
  • – Transportation costs
  • – Safety equipment, including hard hat and vest. Boots available on a  loaned basis
  • – WHIMS & Working at Heights safety training

Eligibility criteria:

  • – 17-29 years old
  • – Live in the Greater Toronto Area
  • – Permanent resident or Canadian citizen
  • – Interested in a career in construction
  • – Must have attended the Day of Discovery
  • – Facing barriers to accessing training and employment*

*Limited opportunities available*

  • Build employable skills
  • Discover various careers and how to get started
  • Connect with employers and grow your network
  • Access employment opportunities
  • Find out if construction is the right choice for you

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE PROGRAM?

Upon successful completion of the Job Shadowing experience, and based on participant and site feedback, a plan of action is formulated for training and/or employment.

For more information contact bolt@tridel.com

*Examples include youth who lack opportunities and demonstrate financial need.

  • “The learning experience through the job shadowing program was incredible. Working with the Deltera team was amazing as they were great mentors and showed me the ropes throughout the week. I gained valuable insight into the daily operations of the site and was impressed by the dedication and passion of everyone I met. I feel that this experience has given me a better understanding of what to expect in my future career in construction management.”

    Omaid
    Job Shadowing Participant
  • “The learning experience through the job shadowing program was incredible. Working with the Deltera team was amazing as they were great mentors and showed me the ropes throughout the week. I gained valuable insight into the daily operations of the site and was impressed by the dedication and passion of everyone I met. I feel that this experience has given me a better understanding of what to expect in my future career in construction management.”

    Job Shadowing Participant
  • “Through job shadowing, one person stood out to me – a Health and Safety Specialist. Cheryl was extremely kind and knowledgeable, and I admired the fact that she was a woman working in construction. She truly inspired me while I shadowed her on site. After the program I was hired as a site administrator and 10 months later I was promoted to Health and Safety Specialist. As a result of BOLT, I was introduced to people and opportunities I did not think were possible for me. This program has given me an opportunity to better my life and the lives of those around me.”

    Erika
    Job Shadowing Participant
  • “Everyone was extremely kind and willing to teach and show me as much as possible. When it comes to looking to work in the trades, I now know for a fact that anything that has to do with hands on work is something that I want to pursue as my career. After the program, BOLT helped me enrol into the Hammer Heads program and now I’m working as a rodworker with Local 721.”

    Hanibal
    Job Shadowing Participant
  • “What I enjoyed the most was being able to see what trades I wanted to see and know more about, especially not knowing anything about them at all. I personally would recommend job shadowing to interested candidates because, based on my experience in the BOLT program, I got to learn actual lifelong skills and knowledge that I would need for my future career. I got to meet, learn from and work with amazingly skilled people.”

    Avani
    Job Shadowing Participant
  • “The best part about job shadowing was the tour taken with the project manager. It’s a career choice I’m now very interested in, so getting to understand what it’s like for such a massive project like The Well was fantastic. Listening to him explain to us the steps needed for various sections of the project and seeing the before of something great was fascinating.”

    Angelo
    Job Shadowing Participant

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4800 Dufferin Street,
Toronto, ON M3H 5S9
Phone: 416-661-9290
Email: bolt@tridel.com

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