Start a new career in a high-demand trade!
Employers are looking for you!
After 4-Weeks of FREE skills training, we will find you an entry level industry job to try for 5 weeks. It may lead you to long-term employment!
Find out more about the training, attend an information session, get help on deciding which program is right for you, or register for FREE today!
In-Demand Industry Training
| Agriculture
In this program, you will learn:
- how to use farming equipment using state-of-the-art heavy equipment simulators
- how to safely operate equipment
- how to maintain heavy equipment
- how to stay safe in an agriculture work environment
You will also earn the following certificates:
- WHMIS
- Working at Heights
- First Aid and CPR-C
- Lock Out/Tag Out
- Confined Space Entry
Potential Jobs
- General Farm Worker
- Harvesting Labourer
- Apprenticeship
Starts February 13
| Construction and Manufacturing
In this program, you will learn:
- a variety of skills that you can apply to jobs in both the construction and manufacturing industries
- how to operate equipment and power tools
- how to stay safe in construction and manufacturing work sites
- measurement basics
- essential workplace skills such as how to work well in teams, understanding conflict, customer service, and more
You will also earn the following certificates:
- WHMIS Certificate
- Working at Heights Certificate
Potential Jobs
- Construction worker
- Production line worker
- Equipment operator
- Apprenticeship
Starts February 13
| Food Service
In this program, you will learn:
- restaurant training
- food preparation and cooking basics
- proper food cutting techniques
- safe use of commercial kitchen tools and equipment
- food allergens
- food safety training
You will also earn the following certificates:
- Food Handler
- Allergen Training
- Smart Serve
- First Aid and CPR-C
- WHMIS
Potential Jobs
- Restaurant food server
- Food counter attendant
- Kitchen or food prep assistant
- Apprenticeship
Starts February 13
Learn about employers who hires our program participants.
FEATURED EMPLOYER – AGRICULTURE / MFG
FEATURED EMPLOYER – MANUFACTURING
FEATURED EMPLOYER – FOOD SERVICE
Consider where an entry-level job can take you!
Career Ladders, provided by the Workforce Development Board, show you how an entry-level job can advance in some of the highest demand industries in the region. To move ahead, you have to start somewhere — start here with us today!
Click here to contact us OR reach out to one of our employment service providers who can help you.
Agilec
Phone: 705-740-9014
E-mail: peterborough@agilec.ca
Drop-in (Peterborough): Brookdale Plaza, 863 Chemong Road, Unit 20-A
Drop-in (Lakefield): 14 Queen Street
Website: www.agilec.ca
Employment Planning & Counselling
Phone: 705-748-9110
E-mail: info@epcjobs.ca
Drop-in: 418 Sheridan Street, Peterborough
Web: www.epcjobs.ca
VCCS Employment Services
Phone: 1-855–825–0180
E-mail: info@vccs.work
Drop-in: Whitney Town Centre, 370 Kent Street West, Lindsay
Website: www.vccs.work
YMCA of Peterborough Employment Services
Phone: 705-748-4070
E-mail: findwork@ceo.ymca.ca
Drop-in: 123 Aylmer Street South, Peterborough
Web: www.ymcaofcea.ca
The Pathways to Prosperity program is delivered by Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development and City of Kawartha Lakes in partnership with Workforce Development Board, Fleming College, and Muskoka-Kawarthas Employment Services and funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
