Day of Discovery

BOLT’s Day of Discovery is a unique and immersive career exploration opportunity for youth curious about or interested in a career in construction. Participants get an educational and hands-on experience, gaining a clear and realistic vision of what a career in construction looks like and how to get started. The event is co-hosted by Tridel and George Brown College.

Participants receive loaned safety equipment and snacks.

Eligibility criteria:

Youth 17-29 years old, living in the Greater Toronto Area
Curious or interested in a career in construction
Facing barriers to accessing training and employment*

This program is not recommended for youth already enrolled in a construction-related program or those who have a fear of heights. Space is limited and registration for the event is mandatory.

Our next Day of Discovery will take place in 2025.

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Learn about various careers in construction
Experience the realities of working on site
Gain understanding of safety practices
Discover relevant college & training programs
Access additional programs and support systems

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DAY OF DISCOVERY?

Financial support is available for relevant skilled training and post-secondary programs.

Contact bolt@tridel.com for further information.

Please note that participation in our Day of Discovery is a prerequisite for our Job Shadowing Program.

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

“What I liked best about the event was how informative, kind and passionate everyone who helped facilitate the event was. Everyone was welcoming and engaging with the participants as they created a comfortable space for us to ask questions. This helped me to gain the most out of the event, and leave with a better understanding of the construction process.”

Kumaran
Day of Discovery Participant
“The best part about the BOLT event was the tour taken with the project manager. It’s a career choice I’m very interested in, so getting to understand what’s it’s like for such a massive project 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. The kindness I received from the George Brown counsellors was a plus as well!”

Angelo
Day of Discovery Participant
“Being able to see units that weren’t near completion to units that were near completion. It helped me understand what comes first and the different steps that need to be taken in construction prior to moving on to the next step.”

Tabitha
Day of Discovery Participant
“What I liked best about the event was how well coordinated and engaging it was. Everyone at Tridel who helped to facilitate the tour was very kind, open to questions and were very helpful. They created a comfortable environment for all the participants which helped to maximize how much knowledge I could takeaway from the event.”

Kumaran
Day of Discovery Participant