George Brown Polytechnic
Toronto, ON
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George Brown Polytechnic is a publicly funded Ontario college (rebranded from George Brown College in 2024) offering Red Seal apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training across its downtown Toronto and Casa Loma campuses. Skilled trades training includes carpentry, construction and maintenance electrician, industrial mechanic millwright, and plumber, with hands-on lab time and employer placement support. The college acts as a Training Delivery Agent for several Red Seal trades through Skilled Trades Ontario.
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Top Programs
Skilled-trades programs offered by George Brown Polytechnic.
Certifications & Accreditations
Credentials and accreditations George Brown Polytechnic holds.
- Publicly funded Ontario college
- Red Seal apprenticeship training
- Training Delivery Agent (Skilled Trades Ontario)
- OSAP eligible
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is George Brown Polytechnic publicly funded?
- Yes. George Brown Polytechnic is a publicly funded Ontario college, rebranded from George Brown College in 2024 to reflect its expanded polytechnic mandate. Domestic students are eligible for OSAP and provincial training supports.
- What skilled trades programs does George Brown offer?
- George Brown offers Red Seal apprenticeship training in carpentry (403A), construction and maintenance electrician (309A), industrial mechanic millwright (433A), and plumber (306A), plus pre-apprenticeship certificate programs including Construction Trades Techniques.
- How does apprenticeship training work at George Brown?
- Apprentices alternate between paid on-the-job training with a registered employer and in-school technical sessions at George Brown. The college acts as a Training Delivery Agent for several Red Seal trades, with registration completed through Skilled Trades Ontario.
- Does George Brown offer financial support for trades students?
- Yes. Students may qualify for Employment Insurance benefits during in-school training blocks. OSAP, bursaries, and scholarships are available for qualifying post-secondary programs. Contact the skilled trades office at skilledtrades@georgebrown.ca for guidance.
- Are the reviews on this page verified?
- Yes. To maintain the integrity of our directory, every George Brown Polytechnic review is manually moderated by our team to ensure it reflects a genuine student experience.