School ofSkilled Trades and Apprenticeship
Build the skills to create, repair and shape the world around you
Skilled trades professionals build homes and infrastructure, maintain critical systems, manufacture products and keep industries moving. If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands and seeing the results of your work every day, the School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship offers hands-on training that prepares you for careers across the skilled trades. Through practical learning, industry-standard equipment and apprenticeship pathways, you’ll develop the technical knowledge, confidence and craftsmanship to build a rewarding future.
Learn the trades by building, creating and solving real-world challenges
The skilled trades are built on experience. Whether you’re interested in construction, manufacturing, mechanical trades or person service industries, Georgian offers a range of programs and apprenticeship pathways to help you find where your interests fit and develop practical skills for the workplace.
Dedicated training shops and labs
Train in specialized learning environments equipped with the tools, equipment and technologies used throughout today’s skilled trades industries. Georgian’s Midland Campus alone features 67,000 square feet of learning space, including 39,000 square feet of dedicated shop space.
Apprenticeship pathways
Explore certificate, diploma and apprenticeship pathways designed to help you build experience and continue your journey in the skilled trades. As a Training Delivery Agent, Georgian delivers the in-school portion of apprenticeship training for registered apprentices.
Learn from experienced professionals
Learn from faculty who bring practical industry knowledge into the classroom, shop and lab, helping you build technical skills while understanding the expectations of today’s workplaces.
Explore School of Skilled Trades programs
Whether you’re interested in building structures, maintaining mechanical systems, manufacturing precision components or developing specialized trade skills, these programs help you build practical experience while exploring different pathways across the skilled trades.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING
Build the skills needed to construct, renovate and maintain residential, commercial and industrial spaces.
ELECTRICAL, HVAC AND ENERGY
Prepare to install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical building systems.
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician (Co-op)
MANUFACTURING AND FABRICATION
Develop technical skills in machining, precision manufacturing and metal fabrication.
Mechanical Technician – Precision Tooling, Machining and CNC
EQUIPMENT AND ENGINE REPAIR
Learn to diagnose, repair and maintain engines and mechanical equipment.
PERSONAL SERVICE TRADES
Develop technical and client service skills for careers in the personal service industry.
Learning experience
Learning in the skilled trades happens in the environments where trades professionals work every day. Through industry-standard shops, labs, demonstrations and applied projects, you’ll strengthen your technical abilities while developing the safe work practices, precision and problem-solving skills expected throughout the trades.
Shop and lab learning
Build practical trade skills in dedicated shops and labs using industry-standard tools, equipment and technologies that reflect today’s workplaces while developing the safety, precision and techniques expected across the skilled trades.
Applied projects
Reinforce your learning through hands-on projects that mirror real workplace tasks and industry challenges, strengthening your problem-solving skills, craftsmanship and technical abilities and confidence.
Practical craftsmanship
Build technical confidence while learning to use the tools, equipment and technologies found across today’s skilled trades industries, developing the safety, precision and professionalism expected in the workplace.
Where could the skilled trades take you
Build essential spaces and infrastructure
Help construct and improve the homes, buildings and infrastructure that communities rely on every day.
Contribute through:
- Building and renovating homes and commercial spaces
- Installing plumbing, electrical and buildings systems
- Constructing and maintaining community infrastructure
Keep systems and equipment running
Install, maintain and repair the electrical, mechanical and transportation systems that keep homes, businesses and industries operating.
Work across:
- Electrical and mechanical systems and equipment
- Automotive, marine and small-engine service and repair
- Industrial equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Make and manufacture
Apply technical expertise and craftsmanship to manufacture, fabricate and repair products used across many industries.
Create through:
- Precision machining and component manufacturing
- Metal fabrication, welding and finishing
- Custom woodworking, cabinetry and millwork
Join a community that takes pride in its craft
Students in the skilled trades value teamwork, precision and learning by doing. You’ll become part of a supportive community where students encourage one another while developing the skills needed to build, repair and create.
Many students represent Georgian at Skills Ontario and Skills Canada, while others showcase their work through public exhibitions, celebrating craftsmanship and professional pride. Students may also use their skills to support others through initiatives such as Hair Aid, while competitions and community events celebrate craftsmanship, creativity and professional pride across the trades.
Start your career in the skilled trades at Georgian. Train hands-on, build real skills and get ready for work that’s in demand.
Connected through the Faculty of Arts, Engineering, Technology and Skilled Trades
The School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship students learn alongside a broader community of technologists, engineers, designers and creators whose work is connected through innovation, applied problem-solving and making.
Schools within this Faculty:
Related Areas of Interest
Skill Trades connect with many industries, technologies and career pathways. Explore related Areas of Interest to discover other fields where practical problem-solving, technical knowledge ad hands-on skills can take you.
Engineering Systems and Technologies
Discover engineering design, automation and technologies.
Infrastructure and Built Environments
Shape construction, civil engineering and architectural technologies.
Automotive Business
Connect your technical interests with business, leadership and career opportunities across the evolving automotive industry.
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