Tuition Free Training Opportunities
Funded training programs in Health, Mining, Hospitality,
Trades and Apprenticeship are now available for registration.
Discover our Free Training Opportunities
Northern College and it’s project partners are pleased to offer these funded training opportunities. Learn more about the Project Partners that have made it possible for us to offer these tuition-free training programs.
Please note that program start dates are subject to change. Limited funded seats may be available for those who meet the project and program eligibility criteria. Additionally, applicants will be subjected to various selection processes and final candidates will be selected based on partner approval.
Location: Delivered Virtually
Cost: Free
This pre-education and pre-employment program is designed to prepare students for workplace and education expectations increasing student success, employment, and workforce retention rates. The program is a prerequisite to any student entering any other training program as a new job seeker.
Computers, Communications, and Calculations Training
Location: TBD
Cost: Free
The Computers, Communications and Calculations program provides each trainee with a laptop to complete Computer Applications including an introduction to the various Microsoft programs. Students will also enhance their written, and verbal communication skills as they explore various resources used to communicate in the mining sector.
Youth Job Connection
Location: Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Temiskaming Shores
Cost: Free
If you’re a young person or student looking for a job, you can get help through the Youth Job Connection Program – regardless of your background or circumstances.
Location: Delivered Virtually
Cost: Free
This Health Care Support Service worker program includes provincially mandated training combined with pandemic safety training, person centered care, documentation and reporting.
Location: Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Haileybury, Moosonee and James Bay Coast
Cost: Free
The Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program is a two semester program developed as part of the Ontario provincial government’s plan to reform long term care.
Location: Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Haileybury, and Moosonee Campuses
Cost: Free
The PSW Assistant program is a stepping stone to the Personal Support Worker program and allows for rapid entry into the workforce.
Training for Careers in Mining
Location: Timmins
Cost: Free
The Mining Essentials Program, developed and certified by the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR), has been designed to increase the involvement and engagement of Indigenous peoples in the mining and exploration sector by providing work ready and essential skills training needed to gain meaningful employment.
Location: Agnico Eagle Macassa Site Kirkland Lake
Cost: Free
This modular program has a 95% employment success rate within 3 months of graduation. The program covers the knowledge and skills required to work competently as an Underground Hard Rock Miner.
Location: Kirkland Lake Campus
Cost: Free
The Environmental and Field Monitor Program is designed to help participants understand the mining industry legislative requirements; best practices and standards with respect to environmental monitoring; wildlife management, data entry, reporting and the Health and Safety requirements while working with the environment.
Location: Kirkland Lake Campus and Training Drill Site as well as placement location
Cost: Free
Northern College has developed this modular training program to cover the basic knowledge and skills required to work competently as a helper to a Surface and Underground Diamond Drill Operator.
Location: Detour Lake Mine
Cost: Free
This modular training program covers the basic knowledge
and skills required to work competently as a Mineral
Processing Operator.
Location: Online and onsite including a placement (which may be at a remote camp)
Cost: Free
This Culinary, Service and Support Worker Program combines soft skills and workplace related training.
This program seeks to address the staffing and training needs for mining camp culinary and support service workers within Ontario.
Training for Careers in Trades
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Technician & Industrial Mechanic Millwright Trades Training
Location: Timmins
Cost: Free
These trades programs are designed to provide learners with an exposure to the trades and include the delivery of level 1 apprenticeship theory for the trade.
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Technician & Industrial Mechanic Millwright Pre-Apprenticeships
Location: Timmins
Cost: Free
These pre-apprenticeship programs are designed to provide learners with an exposure to the trades.
Location: Timmins & Kirkland Lake
Cost: Free
The welding pre-apprenticeship program is designed to provide learners with an in-depth exposure to the Welding trade.
Skilled Trades
Location: Timmins, Kirkland Lake
Cost: Free
A wide selection of programs are available for individuals wishing to start a high-demand skilled trade or those who want to advance their skills.
Environmental and Field Monitor – 6-Week Program
Program Partner: Sioux Lookout Friendship Accord
Location: Lac Seul
Cost: Free
The Environmental and Field Monitor Program is designed to help participants understand the mining industry legislative requirements; best practices and standards with respect to environmental monitoring; wildlife management, data entry, reporting and the Health and Safety requirements while working with the environment.
Program Partner: Keepers of the Circle
Location: Northeastern Ontario
Cost: Free
Mobile Trades Training is designed to provide students with exposure to skilled trades. With intent of offering Welding, Carpentry/Construction and a Multi-Trade projects, these programs are customizable to meet community needs.
Environmental Monitor – 5 Day Course
Cost: Free
Learn from professionals in a classroom and field setting. Topics include permits and inspections, spills preparedness, response, and reporting, waste management, air, soil, and groundwater monitoring and more. You will receive a training manual to help apply your skills and knowledge.
Trades Work Readiness – Health and Safety Training
Program Partner: Keepers of the Circle
Location: Online
Cost: Free
This program allows you to select the courses you need for your own professional skills path.
Healthcare Food Service Worker
Location: Delivered Virtually
Cost: Free
This program provides a critical knowledge foundation for Food Service Workers in a Long Term Care or Hospital setting. It is also a pathway to employment in the food industry through providing valuable training on food safety, preparation, and nutrition.
*Program is now full and not currently accepting new participants*
Location: Timmins
Cost: Free
The Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (HDET) pre-apprenticeship program is designed to provide learners with an exposure to the HDET Trade.
Microsoft Office Courses
Program Partners: Keepers of the Circle
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your skills, this program allows you to design your skills path. Choose the courses that will benefit you and your career.
AZ Truck Driver Training
*Program is now full and not currently accepting new participants*
Program Partner: Sioux Lookout Friendship Accord
Location: Northwestern Ontario
Cost: Free
This program provides participants with the training and skills necessary to get their AZ License. Graduates of this program will be confident in their ability to achieve long term success and be work ready for any truck driving opportunity.
Culture, Confidence, Competence: Indigenous Job Readiness Training
Program Partner: Keepers of the Circle
Location: Delivered Virtually
Cost: Free
Keepers of the Circle designed and delivers an evidence-based, culturally-rooted pre-employment literacy and essential skills training programs that links participants directly to jobs through industry partnerships.
Mobile Trades Training – Construction
Program Partner: Sioux Lookout Friendship Accord
Location: Sioux Lookout, ON
Cost: Free
Mobile Trades Training is designed to provide students with exposure to skilled trades. Training to include health and safety training as well as an introduction to construction through completion of a community building project.
Security Guard (In-Person Training)
Program Partners:Keepers of the Circle
Location: Kirkland Lake
Cost: Free
Designed to provide students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills required to write and successfully complete the exam to become a Licensed Security Guard.
Program Partner: Sioux Lookout Friendship Accord
Location: Delivered Virtually
Cost: Free
This program provides valuable training on food safety, nutrition, preparation, and service. Students will have a solid foundation of knowledge to work in a variety of food-related roles.
Program Partner: Sioux Lookout Friendship Accord
Location: Delivered Virtually
Cost: Free
The Service Support Worker Program combines soft skills and workplace related training. This program seeks to address the staffing and training needs for mining camp support service workers within Ontario.
Security Guard (Online Training)
Program Partners: Keepers of the Circle
Location: Online
Cost: Free
When companies hire a security guard they expect them to be fully trained and able to handle a variety of situations.
Agnico Eagle is a senior Canadian gold mining company, producing precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico. It has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects in these countries as well as in the United States and Colombia. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading environmental, social and governance practices. The Company was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983