Skilled trades · Ontario
Support Ontario Youth: what it is, who it is for.
An Ontario registered charity that supports apprentices and employers with mentorship, scholarships and training in the construction, industrial and motive power trades.
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About
What SOY does
Support Ontario Youth is a registered charity working to close gaps in apprenticeship. It supports apprentices and employers in the construction, industrial and motive power trades with mentorship, skill-building and career-advancement opportunities.
Its site reports that since 2018 it has awarded 108 scholarships, supported 1,395 apprentices and onboarded 455 employers. Those are its own numbers.
Its site did not list eligibility rules on the pages we read. Check each program page or contact them before you plan around one.
Programs and initiatives
What they offer
- Tools in the Trades Boot CampHands-on skills training.Official site
- Trades Readiness ProgramPreparation for entering the trades.Official site
- Group Sponsorship ProgramHelps employers register and sponsor apprentices, with guidance through the apprenticeship process.Official site
- School board presentationsOutreach to schools.Official site
- Scholarships and resourcesScholarships, apprentice and employer resources, and pages on women in the trades and inclusive resources.Official site
Who it is for
Is this for you?
- Job seekers and workers who want into the skilled trades
- Apprentices
- Employers who want to sponsor or hire apprentices
- Schools
Contact
- Address: 50 Ronson Drive, Suite 180, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1B3
- Phone: 647-693-8939
- Email: info@supportontarioyouth.ca
Launch League is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or a partner of Support Ontario Youth. This is our own summary of what it says publicly, read on 2026-11-04. Programs, dates and eligibility change, so confirm on the official site.
Questions
Quick answers
- What is Support Ontario Youth?
- A registered charity that supports apprentices and employers in the construction, industrial and motive power trades through mentorship, training and scholarships.
- What is the Tools in the Trades Boot Camp?
- A hands-on skills training program run by Support Ontario Youth. See its official page for current dates and who can attend.
- What is the Group Sponsorship Program?
- A program that helps employers register and sponsor apprentices and guides them through the apprenticeship process.
- Is Launch League affiliated with Support Ontario Youth?
- No. We are independent and summarize public information from its website.
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