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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).

Who is this program for?

  • Women and gender diverse people, 16 years and older
  • Minimum grade 10 education
  • Resident of and able to work in Ontario
  • Possess or be eligible to obtain a valid driver’s license
  • Physically able to work in a variety of construction work environments
  • Possess appropriate hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity 


When does this program start?

  • TBA

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.

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Flyer: Architectural Glass and Metal Technician (Glazier) Pre-apprenticeship Training Program

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