Architectural Glass and Metal Technician (Glazier)


YWCA Toronto is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) and has partnered with the Finishing Trades Institute (FTI) and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) to bring you a unique pre-apprenticeship training program for women and gender diverse people focused on becoming an Architectural Glass and Metal Technician (Glazier).

What does this program offer?


  • Women and gender diverse people focused pre-apprenticeship
  • Academic upgrading (math, English, and essential skills for the trade)
  • Safety training and equipment
  • Level 1 Certification
  • Job readiness training
  • Up to eight weeks placement experience after training is completed
  • Supportive, highly-skilled, certified instructors
  • Provide basic work tools and textbooks
  • Public transportation support (if applicable)
  • Ongoing support from YWCA Toronto staff

How do I apply?


For more information, please contact us at skilledtrades@ywcatoronto.org or 416.964.3883.

Information Sessions


For more information, please contact us at skilledtrades@ywcatoronto.org or 416.964.3883.

Location and Contact


Finishing Trades Institute


130 Unit C Toro Rd
North York, ON M3J 2A9 

Contact Us
For more information, please contact us at skilledtrades@ywcatoronto.org or 416.964.3883.

Funded By


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