Woodlife Program
Lead Organization: St. Leonard's House (Peel)
Location: Brampton, Ontario, Serving: Peel Region
A pre-apprenticeship program for at risk youth in Peel Region that employs participants on a full time basis for six months while teaching woodworking and employment skills. Youth aged 16 to 24 work under a master craftsman in a supervised workshop, and are supported through the life challenges that they face in developing new skills and connecting to potential employers.
About the Initiative
Types of Activities: Employment / job training
Principal Clients: Youth, Hard-to-house, Substance abuse, Low or fixed income
Scope: Regional
Setting: Urban
Started: January 2002 to: ongoing
Types of Funding: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Offers Services In: English
Contact
Mailing Address: Woodlife Program
1105 Queen Street East, Box 2607, Brampton, Ontario L6T 5M6
Contact Person: Carmine Spadafora, Program Manager
Phone:
Email:
Web site: www.stleonardshouse.com
