Welding and Employment Skills Training

Brief Description of Program

The Welding and Employment Skills Training (WEST) Program assisted laid off, at risk or underutilized auto or advanced manufacturing workers transitioning to other roles or sectors within the auto or advanced manufacturing industries. Participants will receive CWB Welder Qualification Ticket under CSA W47.1 standard for the GMAW and FCAW/MCAW processes upon successful completion. This program will also provide mentoring and work experience placement opportunities to further support the participants to successfully complete the program and obtain employment in their trade or related to their trade and to integrate into the Canadian workplace.

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