Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships
Start building your future in the skilled trades at Algonquin College
Plumbing, carpentry, electrical, welding, commercial, woodworking, construction, and transportation labs — and so much more. It’s all right here at the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE). Located in Ottawa, our state-of-the-art facilities take you beyond a traditional classroom. You’ll gain hands on experience in modern labs and simulated worksites, developing specialized skills and industry relevant training from experts who know the field.
Ontario’s skilled trades sector is growing like never before, and Algonquin College is committed to preparing the next generation of highly trained, job ready professionals.
The province is seeing, and will continue to see, intense levels of demand for transportation, and residential and commercial construction until at least the early 2030s. Regional, provincial and national projects are creating new and exciting opportunities for tradespeople to transform our communities and build a stronger economy.
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to get started in the skilled trades, this is it.
Start your journey at Algonquin College’s Centre for Construction Excellence and take charge of your future.