Programs 2026

Find your path.
Build your future.

29 Roots programs combine hands-on training, mentorship and employer connections to help participants build skills, confidence and a clear next step, whether that is a job, an apprenticeship, a business or more education.

How to get started

1Pick a programExplore the options below and choose the one that fits your goals.
2Apply onlineThe application takes a few minutes. No experience needed.
3Chat with our teamWe’ll reach out to talk about your goals, availability and next steps.
Featured Program

Skilled Trades Pathways

Fast Track to Construction: Principles and Design. A 32-week workforce development program that combines employment readiness, trades exposure, technical training and industry co-op experience.

Led by industry experts, participants learn essential safety practices and foundational skills in electrical work, bricklaying, auto mechanics, plumbing and HVAC, then discover where their interests and talents fit best.

3 wksEmployment Readiness
16 wksTrades Exposure
12 wksIndustry Co-op
1 wkCareer Transition
Fast Track to Construction→Construction Professional→Apprenticeship Levels 1–3→Journeyperson Certification
Skilled trades participants in hard hats and safety vests on a construction site
Our Programs

Something for every path.

Every program includes mentorship, coaching and support connecting to employment, apprenticeship, entrepreneurship or continued education.

Media

Cinematography

Shoot Your Shot: Youth Cinematography & Digital Storytelling
  • Visual storytelling
  • Camera basics & shot types
  • Lighting & angles
  • Sound & audio storytelling
  • Filming & editing
  • Film festival and awards night
Apply now
Caregiving

Personal Support Worker

Walk in My Shoes: PSW Career Readiness and Mentorship
  • Career pathways in care
  • Communication skills for caregiving
  • Personal care (non-medical skills)
  • Safe lifting & mobility assistance
  • Mental & emotional wellness support
  • First aid awareness & emergency response
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Technology

STEM Futures

Be Future-Ready Now: Coding, AI, Data Analysis and Digital Transformation
  • Coding fundamentals & languages
  • Artificial intelligence and automation
  • Data analysis & visualization
  • Modern web & app development
  • “Invent the Future” team challenge
Apply now
Digital

Digital Marketer & Influencer

Influence and Inspiration: Learn the skills behind your favourite creators
  • Personal branding
  • Strategy & planning
  • Platforms deep dive
  • Content & monetization
  • Analytics & insights
  • Final project + showcase
Apply now
Business

Modern Entrepreneurship

Be the Boss: Turning bright ideas into real-world businesses
  • The entrepreneur mindset
  • Ideas & opportunities
  • Business models made simple
  • Branding, storytelling & marketing
  • Financial literacy & how money works
  • Capstone project
Apply now
Foundations

Reintegration & Work Readiness

Four weeks of workshops that build a personal plan for success
  • Mental health awareness
  • Life MBA: operating in purpose
  • Financial literacy
  • Employment sector readiness
  • A personalized assessment and action plan
Apply now
New Program

Workforce Integration
from Prison Program

A comprehensive, four-tier approach to supporting justice-involved individuals as they reintegrate into the workforce, from institutional workshops to hands-on placements and long-term apprenticeship mentoring.

  • Mental health awareness, Life MBA and financial literacy
  • Construction math and apprenticeship test preparation
  • Supervised field placements with employers
  • Ongoing apprenticeship and retention support

Key details

1Referral requiredParticipants must be referred by a probation or social reintegration agency.
2Training: January 25 – June 11, 2027
3Apprenticeship mentoring continues after June 11, 2027
More Than Training

Support at every step.

Participants have access to wraparound supports that help them stay on track and move forward.

Career Coaching
Academic Upgrading
Resume Development
Employment Research
Apprenticeship Mentoring
Job Placement Support
Ready to start?

Your next chapter
starts here.

Apply online in a few minutes, or call us at +1 (437) 776-3427 to talk about which program is right for you.