An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.

— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Employer Town Hall • Skilled Trades

SKILLED TRADES
EMPLOYER
TOWN HALL

From training to apprenticeship. From potential to employment. Join employers, contractors, unions and industry leaders to build stronger pathways into the skilled trades.

Fri, Oct 30, 20261:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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Training • Mentorship • Employment

BUILD SKILLS.
CREATE OPPORTUNITY.
CHANGE YOUR FUTURE.

Hands-on training, mentorship and employer connections that help participants build skills, confidence and pathways to meaningful employment.

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Find Your Path

DISCOVER YOUR DIRECTION.
WE’LL HELP YOU GET THERE.

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SKILLED TRADES

Construction and apprenticeship pathways.

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TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL SKILLS

Coding, web development, AI and digital career skills.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Turn ideas and abilities into sustainable opportunities.

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COMMUNITY CAREGIVING

Career readiness and pathways into support work.

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EMPLOYMENT READINESS

Resume development, job search, workplace skills and career planning.

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MENTORSHIP & LIFE SKILLS

Confidence, financial literacy, personal development and long-term support.

The 29 Roots Model

OUR 4-STEP PATHWAY

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CONNECT

We connect participants with people, organizations and opportunities.

02

TRAIN

Participants gain practical, market-relevant skills through hands-on training.

03

MENTOR

Coaching and mentorship help people overcome barriers and build confidence.

04

LAUNCH

Participants transition into employment, apprenticeship, entrepreneurship or continued education.

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PATHWAYS
SKILLED TRADES
BUILD YOUR FUTURE.

32 weeks of workforce development combining employment readiness, trades exposure, technical training and industry co-op experience.

3 WEEKS

Employment Readiness

16 WEEKS

Trades Exposure

12 WEEKS

Industry Co-op

1 WEEK

Career Transition

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Our Impact

OPPORTUNITY
CHANGES EVERYTHING.

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Success Stories

REAL PEOPLE.
REAL CHANGE.

Read stories from participants who are building brighter futures.

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I didn’t just leave with training. I left knowing what I wanted to do next.

PARTICIPANT NAME
Skilled Trades Graduate

LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY?

Get training, mentorship and employment support designed to help you move forward.

LOOKING TO CREATE OPPORTUNITY?

Employers, funders and community organizations can help build pathways into sustainable careers.

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Partner With 29 Roots

Building Opportunity Together

PARTNERS & COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Employment Ontario
TDSB
The Career Foundation
Toronto Community Housing
African Canadian Alliance Centre
Government of Canada

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MORE THAN TRAINING

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Career Coaching

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Academic Upgrading

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Resume Development

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Employment Research

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Apprenticeship Mentoring

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Job Placement Support

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INVEST IN SOMEONE’S
NEXT CHAPTER.

Your contribution can help provide training, mentorship, equipment, certifications and employment support for individuals working toward sustainable careers.

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