Skills2Advance is a free job training program, funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The program provides the technical, essential and employability skills needed to work in the Manufacturing & Warehousing industry, mainly within the Brantford, Brant, Norfolk, Haldimand, Six Nations and New Credit area.

• Access to skilled, vetted & workplace ready workers

• Lower the cost of training through employer reimbursement (may be eligible up to $1,200)

• Fill vacant positions at a faster pace

• Be involved in community development to better the industry

Not much time at all!

Attend pre-scheduled advisory committee meetings.

We may send emails to verify your employment needs when we have a new graduating class.

All your hiring processes stay the same and are dependant on you. We will help provide you with skills and dedicated graduates of the Skills2Advance program so you spend less time looking for your next hire!

• Have at least one job vacancy

• Are within the warehousing & logistics industry

• The business is located in Brantford, Brant, Norfolk, Haldimand, Six Nations, New Credit, Oxford , Cambridge, Hamilton and Kitchener

• Provide a placement opportunity

• Willing to participate & provide feedback into program development

• Ability to provide workplace tours and/or presentations to the classes

Just 2 easy forms!

One is an Employer Registration form for Employment Ontario. This gets you registered with the program so we can partner our services.

The other is when you are hiring a new graduate for placement. The form ensures the details of the hire and furture outcome of their employment.

Skills2Advance staff will be present at every step of the way.

Absolutely!

Our employer partners are our key resource to make sure the curriculum reflects the needs of industry.