York Construction Academy is a registered Ontario career college offering hands-on training for construction and home renovation careers in North York, Toronto.
York Construction Academy (YCA) is registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. The academy provides hands-on training for individuals pursuing careers in construction and home renovation. Its instructors have been providing training since 2001. The academy is located at 155 Champagne Drive, Unit 8A, North York, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 2C6, Canada.
The Pre-Apprenticeship program includes carpentry, home renovation, drywall, flooring installation, and more, and prepares students for entry-level positions. The program achieves an 80% employment rate. The program combines online classroom theory with in-person, practical training at the Academy location and is led by licensed instructors. Graduates receive a Home Renovation & Construction Certificate. The Full-Time course runs from January 11, 2027 to April 16, 2027 with a duration of 12-14 weeks, and the Part-Time course runs from January 16, 2027 to April 11, 2027 with a duration of 12 weeks. Both are open for enrolment.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and physically fit to lift up to 50 pounds. Accepted admission routes include a standard high school diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or a Wonderlic assessment.
The academy has a hands-on construction training workshop. A tool kit is included with the program, containing a tool bag, tool belt, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, hammer, utility knife, carpenter's pencil, tape measure, and dust mask. Post-program support includes resume building and Job Placement Assistance.