CARE-Well SkillsBridge Training Program (Enhanced 12-Week Curriculum)

Focus: Cleaning, Property Maintenance, Employment Readiness & Entrepreneurship

Program Enhancements Included

✔ WHMIS Certification
✔ First Aid & CPR Training
✔ Entrepreneurship Basics (Self-employment pathway)
✔ Employer Partnerships & Job Placement Support
✔ Soft Skills + Confidence Coaching embedded weekly

Phase 1: Foundations & Safety (Weeks 1–3)

Build confidence, safety awareness, and core cleaning skills

Week 1: Orientation & Workplace Foundations

• Program overview & expectations
• Goal setting (personal + career pathways)
• Introduction to workplace culture in Canada
• Communication & teamwork basics
• Confidence-building sessions

Activities:

• Group discussions
• Team-building exercises

Week 2: Safety Training + WHMIS Certification

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Safe handling of cleaning chemicals
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Emergency procedures

Outcome:
✔ WHMIS Certification

Week 3: Cleaning Fundamentals (Residential)

• Cleaning tools & products
• Basic techniques (dusting, sanitizing, mopping)
• Kitchen & bathroom cleaning standards
• Time management basics

Hands-on:

• Simulated home cleaning

Phase 2: Technical Skills & Professional Development (Weeks 4–8)

Develop job-ready skills and workplace confidence

Week 4: Advanced Residential Cleaning

• Deep cleaning vs routine cleaning
• Efficiency techniques
• Quality control standards

Week 5: Commercial Cleaning Skills

• Office & facility cleaning standards
• Cleaning large spaces efficiently
• Waste management & recycling

Hands-on:

• Mock office cleaning setup

Week 6: Property Maintenance Basics

• Indoor & outdoor maintenance
• Seasonal tasks (snow, lawn, leaves)
• Minor repairs & reporting issues

Week 7: First Aid & CPR Certification

• Basic first aid skills
• CPR training
• Emergency response

Outcome:
✔ First Aid & CPR Certificate

Week 8: Customer Service & Workplace Readiness

• Professional communication
• Handling clients & feedback
• Conflict resolution
• Resume writing & interview preparation
• Workers’ rights in Ontario

Phase 3: Career Pathways & Real-World Application (Weeks 9–12)

Prepare for employment, self-employment, and hands-on experience

Week 9: Entrepreneurship Basics (NEW)

• Starting a cleaning business
• Pricing services
• Finding clients in Ottawa
• Marketing basics (flyers, word-of-mouth, online platforms)
• Financial literacy (budgeting, tracking income)

Outcome:
✔ Basic Business Starter Plan

Week 10: Team-Based Projects & Internship Prep

• Group cleaning assignments (real or simulated sites)
• Time tracking & productivity
• Workplace expectations & professionalism
• Internship goal-setting

Week 11–12: Internship / Work Placement

• Placement in:
  • Residential cleaning
  • Commercial cleaning
  • Property maintenance environments

Includes:

• On-the-job coaching
• Weekly reflection sessions
• Employer feedback

Ongoing Weekly Components (Embedded Throughout)

• Confidence & mindset coaching
• Communication & language support
• Mentorship check-ins
• Peer support circles
• Attendance & progress tracking

Employer & Community Integration

• Partnerships with local cleaning companies
• Guest speakers (industry professionals)
• Job fairs / hiring connections
• Reference letters upon completion

Assessment & Graduation

Participants are evaluated based on:

• Practical skill demonstrations
• Professional behavior
• Teamwork
• Internship performance

Graduates Receive:

✔ CARE-Well Certificate of Completion
✔ WHMIS Certification
✔ First Aid & CPR Certification
✔ Resume + Job References
✔ Job placement or self-employment support