Industry-Specific Training Programs

Essential Skills in Forestry

An immersive, hands-on program that provides a comprehensive overview of the essential skills needed to open doors to exciting careers in the forestry sector.

Step into the Future of Forestry in Ontario

  • Offered in English only
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Hearst, Kapuskasing, Sturgeon Falls, and Timmins

Locations

Monday, October 5, 2026

Start Date

10 weeks

Duration

Free

Cost

About the program

Explore:

  • The richness of Ontario’s forest ecosystems
  • Indigenous knowledge and perspectives in forest management
  • The latest technologies in the forestry sector

Through a unique mix of cultural learning, workplace-integrated experiences, and use of current technologies, you’ll gain the foundational skills for a rewarding career in sustainable forestry while supporting the communities that depend on it.

Work-Integrated Placement

The program includes a one-week work-integrated placement.

Who Can Apply?

  • Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Are you a job seeker/unemployed and receiving EI (Employment Insurance)?
  • Are you a worker with a company that is participating in an Employment Insurance work-sharing agreement?
  • Are you a worker employed by a forestry company affected by tariffs or global market fluctuations?
  • Are you a resident of Ontario and legally authorized to work in Canda?

Essential Skills in Forestry

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