Business Inc Program is an 8-week program that helps people move their business ideas closer to reality. TBDC offers the program at the Toronto Public Library in partnership with the City of Toronto.
At weekly sessions, entrepreneurs will learn the fundamentals of business, get clarity on the viability of their business ideas, get feedback and reviews from professional business advisors, discuss with and learn from their peers, and build a foundation for success.
During the program, you will:
At the end of the program, you will receive a Business Seminar Series Certificate of Completion from the Toronto Business Development Centre.
Cost:
Price: $150 + HST per participant. Value: $700 per participant. This program is generously supported by the Toronto Public Library Foundation.
Business Inc. Course Curriculum
About TBDC
TBDC is Toronto’s first business incubator established by the City of Toronto with the support of the Province of Ontario in 1990. Since its inception, it has built a reputation as one of the leading business incubators in the country. To date, TBDC has helped over 9000 entrepreneurial businesses grow. TBDC has a network of experienced mentors, founders, and investors from Canada and the US.
About the Toronto Public Library
The Toronto Public Library provides free and equitable access to library services to meet the changing needs of the people of Toronto. The Library preserves and promotes universal access to a broad range of human knowledge, experience, information and ideas in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Business Inc. Eligibility
Your application will be reviewed to determine if you are eligible for the program. To be eligible, you must:
Enrolment is limited to 20 participants per location. A valid Toronto Public Library card is required to participate.
Business Inc. Application Process
Sponsored by the Ontario Disability Support Program – Employment Supports (ODSP-ES). This program gives aspiring entrepreneurs one-to-one business advisory support from TBDC to develop skills in business setup and planning, marketing and sales, accounting, and business operations.
TBDC is passionate about assisting persons with disabilities in Toronto for over 20 years and has helped hundreds of people live with dignity.
One-to-one mentoring gives participants:
About TBDC
Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC) is the bridge between entrepreneurs and Ontario’s government resources, industry leaders, and investors that drive the business ecosystem and economic investment and innovation in Ontario.
About Ontario Disability Support Program – Employment Supports
The Ontario Disability Support Program – Employment Supports (ODSP- ES) provides employment support to people with disabilities. If you have a disability, the ODSP -ES may help you find work, keep a job, start a business or advance your career.
Biz Futures Eligibility
To participate in the Biz Futures Program, you must:
You do not have to be receiving income support from ODSP to be eligible for the program.
Biz Futures Application Process
Skilled Trades Program Overview
In a joint program with the Government of Ontario, TBDC and its partners up-skill and re-skill workers through this program specifically to meet the growing demands in the field of construction.
The selected candidates go through a 2-8 week training program while receiving financial and PPE support from the Program. At the end of the training, successful candidates receive an employment opportunity with a partner Employer.
This program is fully funded by the Ontario Government. The training is at no cost for future tradespersons.
Course 1: Construction Labourer
Construction Labourers can perform a multitude of tasks to help around the site. The skills learned as a Construction Labourer can be applied to many types of construction, such as concrete, demolition, and more. This course is the perfect beginning for anyone looking to start within the construction industry by providing you an insight into construction while learning valuable skills construction employers look for.
Construction Labourers can also expand their professional scope by completing additional training programs. Some of the roles they effectively fulfill after these programs are drilling, blasting, tunnelling, diving and performing emergency rescue. As one can see, this makes them invaluable in the construction industry.
Construction Labourer Course Curriculum:
The course covers a wide range of skills, taught by experienced Tradespersons. Some of the models include:
And much more!
Duration: 3 Weeks
Tuition: Free ($100 registration fee that will be reimbursed upon the completion of certification)
Construction Labourer Compensation Available:
After two years: $52,000
An apprentice: [$15] per hour
Craftworker Eligibility
Course 2: Craftworker
Learn to handle materials and equipment, and perform demolition, excavation, and compaction activities. Unlike most construction tradespeople, craft workers have the flexibility to work on a variety of projects. They are responsible for site security and have the option to specialize in operating off-road vehicles, drilling, scaling diving and performing emergency rescue.
Construction craft workers are jack of all trades. They work on all types of construction sites including but not limited to residential, commercial, roadways, bridges and high rises. Craft workers also develop the knowledge and the knowhow to do a wide variety of roles in these sites. Their responsibilities might include simple things such as preparation of the sites or clean up of sites, and grow into much more complex things such as working on concrete, masonry, steel wood etc. This, unlike most construction tradesmen, provides them with the flexibility to work on a variety of projects and positions
Construction craft workers can also expand their professional scope by completing additional training programs. Some of the roles they effectively fulfill after these programs are drilling, blasting, tunnelling, diving and performing emergency rescue. As one can see, this makes them invaluable in the construction industry.
Craftworker Course Curriculum:
The course covers a wide range of skills, taught by experienced Tradespersons. Some of the models include:
Craftworker Compensation Available:
After two years: $52,000
An apprentice: [$15] per hour
Craftworker Eligibility
Course 3A: High Rise Rodman Location: Vaughan
High Rise Rodman workers generally work outside in all weather, and some work indoors in manufacturing plants or underground work sites. Work sites may be in a variety of locations ranging from remote areas where they could be working on dams, bridges or mining projects to urban environments where they could work on high rise buildings, parking garages, transit systems, tunnels or stadiums.
Rodman reinforces materials and then tests post tensioning systems in structures such as parking garages, bridges and stadiums. These structures contain long stretches of unsupported elements. It’s very critical to have the right technical knowledge and hands-on experience.
Highrise Rodman Course Curriculum:
Highrise Rodman Compensation Available:
After two years: $52,000
An apprentice: [$15] per hour
Highrise Rodman Eligibility
Grade 10 education is minimum. Unions require grade 12. High school certification is preferred.
Course 3B: Roadman Location: Vaughan
Learn how to reinforce materials so that you can be part of building and then testing post tensioning systems in structures such as parking garages, bridges and stadiums. It’s very critical to have the right technical knowledge and hands-on experience. That’s what you will be trained in this coursework.
In simple terms, a Rodman works with steel rods to reinforce a structure (may it be residential, commercial or high tension bridges). He manipulates steels and other welded wire fabric according to the blueprint and lays them to reinforce concrete structures. This is a critical component of any construction that ensures the safety and structural integrity. Rodman learn a variety of techniques to achieve these desired results.
Typically Rodman begin their work by reading blueprints. Then move on to manipulating the rods to required shapes. They preassemble these reinforcing materials, then sub-assemble them on the ground. Once the alignments and positioning are checked and rechecked they place these assembled structures into the main structure, readying them for concrete work. Rodman are also responsible for stressing post tensioning systems to a predetermined specification to validate them. Being a Rodman requires knowhow and hands on experience.
Work of a Rodman can take him to indoor facilities (such as manufacturing plants, parking garages, transit systems, tunnels), outdoor facilities (dams and bridges), urban areas (high rise buildings and stadiums) or isolated zones (mines). It is highly adventurous and lucrative.
Rodman Course Curriculum:
Rodman Compensation Available:
After two years: $52,000
An apprentice: [$15] per hour
Roadman Eligibility
Skilled Trades Program: Application Process
Fill out the application on the Explore Skilled Trades website
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