In coming months, paid work-study programs in construction will be set up in different regions of Québec.
The Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) is therefore asking employers, workers, everyone who will join the industry, and vocational training centres (VTCs) wishing to benefit from this initiative to express their interest now.
What is the Paid Work-study Program in Construction?
This program enables workers employed by a construction company:
- To register in a program leading to a diploma of vocational studies (DVS) in one of the five targeted construction trades
- To be paid while they attend the courses required by the VTC. The initiative allows for the granting of a wage subsidy of up to $25,000 to companies, to provide them with financial support during this period
- To perform one or more paid internships on construction sites in compliance with the collective agreements
The trades currently prioritized are:
- Bricklayer-mason
- Carpenter-joiner
- Electrician
- Refrigeration mechanic
- Pipe fitter
The goal: to increase the number of people with diplomas on construction sites
This initiative aims to increase the number of people with diplomas on construction sites by targeting people holding a valid competency certificate (apprentice or journeyperson in another trade) or an exemption issued by the CCQ, along with people holding a student apprentice competency certificate.
Are you interested? Let us know now!
To determine where and when the different paid work-study programs in construction will take place, the CCQ is currently issuing a call for interest among individuals, employers, and VTCs potentially interested in participating. Please note that the first groups will start in fall 2025. Three cohorts have already been announced.
To let us know your interest in participating in a program that is currently open or upcoming, fill out the online interest form.
To find out more about the Paid Work-study Program in Construction, visit www.ccq.org/ate.
The organizations and partners involved
This pilot project, which emphasizes internships, is made possible thanks to funding from the Formations de courte durée (COUD) program of the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT). The subsidized paid work-study programs in construction will be administered by the CCQ, in collaboration with the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale, the CPMT, and the participating VTCs in Québec.