Gear up for the skilled construction trades
The Learning Hub is filled with tons of resources to help you get started in a career in the skilled construction trades. Our online courses have easy-to-follow lessons, interactive activities and video tutorials to help you develop skills in trade math, science, reading and more.
Why the Build Your Skills Learning Hub?
Get trades-ready
Assess your readiness to enter your trade, then get personalized resources for any areas where you need improvement.
Gain confidence
Videos, quizzes and practice activities to help you step into an apprenticeship with confidence and base knowledge.
Build skills
Develop the trade math, reading and science skills that support success in technical training and on the job.
Still exploring different career paths?
Unsure if the skilled trades are the right fit for you, or want to learn more about working in the industry? We’ve got you covered.
Start building your skills
Explore courses designed to help you prepare for an apprenticeship and start a career in the skilled construction trades.
Math for Your Trade
Build core math skills with videos, animations, quizzes and step-by-step instructions to work safely and advance your trade.
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Trade Science
Build your knowledge of the science principles: properties of matter, thermal expansion, magnetism and electricity.
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Reading & Document Use
Learn reading strategies tradespeople use to navigate workplace documents with efficiency and accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The Learning Hub offers free, accessible courses that you can start anytime.
There are over 25 trades available! You can learn more about all the trades covered in the Learning Hub on our Explore the Trades page.
As a pre-apprentice, you’re in the preparatory stage before officially starting your apprenticeship. You may have already applied for a pre-apprenticeship program or found an employer who’s ready to sponsor you for a full apprenticeship. You can use the Learning Hub to build your skills in trade math, reading, science and more to prepare for the demands of your trade.
You’re ready for an apprenticeship when you have a strong grasp of the foundational skills in your trade and are prepared to learn on the job. The Learning Hub can help you build confidence in your abilities with courses on trade math, science, reading and more. Many apprenticeship programs also have specific eligibility requirements, such as age and education, which you can check with your local apprenticeship office. Find more information about this in the Construction Trades Hub.
Absolutely! The Learning Hub is mobile-friendly, so you can learn from anywhere. This flexibility allows you to fit learning into your busy schedule.
Yes! All courses in the Learning Hub are self-paced, so you can learn when and where it’s most convenient for you. Whether you’re balancing your apprenticeship with other commitments or want to accelerate your learning, you can work at your own pace.
Prepare for an apprenticeship
Complete the short online registration form for instant access to the Build Your Skills Learning Hub and start learning right away.