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Learn More about theProgram at Our WeeklyInformation Sessions!

We hold information sessions forprospective students every Thursdayat 10am. Come in and see us! Noappointment is necessary.

How to Find Us

We are conveniently located at 274Geary Avenue (Dufferin/Dupont)Toronto and are easily accessible byTTC.•�Subway�to�Dufferin�Subway�Station

•�#29�Bus�North•�Exit�bus�one�stop�North�of�Dupont�at�Brandon�Avenue

•�Cross�the�road�and�walk�south�on�Dufferin�for�one�block�until�you�get�to Geary Avenue

•West/right�on�Geary�Avenue

EmploymentOutcomesOur�graduates�have�foundemployment�as�building�maintenanceworkers,�building�operators,superintendents,�handy-persons,custodians,�caretakers,�heavy�dutycleaners,�sanitation�workers,�and�hotelhouse persons.

Qualified�building�maintenanceworkers�are�often�suitable�applicantsfor entry level trades jobs such asplumber’s�helper,�electrician’s�helper,painter,�drywall/taper’s�assistant�orrenovations helpers.

Funding EligibilityYou�may�be�eligible�for�tuition�grantsor financial assistance if you arereceiving:

Employment Insurance benefits orhave�received�EI�benefits�in�the�pastthree years.

Ontario Works benefits and are inneed�of�Skills�Training�Directly�Linkedto�Employment.

ODSP�or�if�you�are�a�person�with�adisability,�the�Opportunities�Fund�forPersons�with�Disabilities�may�providefinancial assistance.

Learn�skills�to�work�in�the�field�ofBuilding�Maintenance�and�Repair

274 Geary AvenueToronto,�ON�M6H�2C5

Phone�(416)�350-2331�ext.�101Fax�(416)�350�-�2119Email:�info@aln.cahttp://www.aln.ca

creating careers - since 1993

Ability LearningNetwork

BuildingTrades

Training

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our mission

Ability Learning Network

(ALN)�is�registered�as�a�PrivateCareer College under the Private CareerColleges Act,�2005.�Since�1993�we�haveoffered�a�Building�Trades�trainingprogram�teaching�the�skills�required�towork�in�the�field�of�Building�Maintenanceand�Repair.�Students�receive�certificatesin�Building�Trades/Building�Maintenanceand�Repair,�Health�and�Safety,�WHMISand�First�Aid�&�CPR.

Training Program Overview

The�training�program�is�offered�fourtimes a year and is delivered on afulltime�basis�Monday�to�Friday.�Thecourse�consists�of:•��12�weeks�of�instruction�in�the�classroom�and�in�the�workshop

•��A�4�week�unpaid�work�experience�placement�with�a�variety�of�possible�placement options

•��Resource�Centre�support�throughout�the�program�and�for�up�to�24�weeks�after�graduating�to�prepare�for�and�find�employment

JOBSKILLS

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Training Topics

•�Safety�/�Accident�Prevention•�Tools�and�Materials•�Doors,�Locks�and�Hardware•�Basic�Plumbing�Repairs/Maintenance•�Drywall�Repair•�Painting�Techniques•�Ceramic�Tile�Setting�and�Repair•��Basic�Electrical�Repairs/Maintenance�

and more…

Resource Centre Support

To�prepare�all�of�our�graduatesfor�finding�employment�we:

•��Develop�a�resume�for�each�student,�geared�towards�the�industry

•��Design�a�job�search�action�plan•��Help�students�learn�how�to�market�themselves�to�employers�through�a�series�of�interactive�workshops

TRAINING

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