The Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer 310B Pre-Apprenticeship L-1 Application Form To complete your application you must be 18 to 30 years of age, and will require the following: High School Transcripts, Equivalency Certificate, High School Diploma (OSSD or GED) or Equivalent Resume (include volunteer work) 3 non-relative references If accepted, you will need to provide the following before starting the program: SIN Card Valid driver's license Please complete this application no later than April 20, 2026 by 4:00 P.M. ET. Do not hit refresh at any point of completing the application as it will clear what you have entered and you will need to start again, instead use the back button located at the bottom of the page. *Indicates a required field. Personal Information Part 1 of 9 First Name:* Last Name:* Middle Name: Address (number and street name, include unit number if required):* City:* Province:* Postal Code:* Email:* Phone Number (123-123-1234):* Birth Date:* Gender:* MaleFemaleOther Do you have a valid Social Insurance Number?* YesNo You will be asked to provide your SIN if your application is approved and to begin the program. Are you bondable (A person who claims to be bondable, is stating that they're trustworthy enough to pass a background check.)?* YesNoDon't know Do you own or have access to a vehicle to use for transportation to and from the program?* YesNo If no, what other form(s) of transportation will you use to get to the program? Do you have a Driver's License?* YesNo What is your Driver's License Class?* G1G2GN/A Do you have a clean driving record? YesNoN/A How far are you willing to travel for a placement?* Have you successfully completed high school or equivalent? (eg G.E.D.)* YesNo What is your highest level of education completed?* In what country did you complete your highest level of education?* CanadaOther (please specify): Have you participated or are you currently participating in an Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)?* YesNo If yes, please list which program(s): Tropicana Community Services is committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free application process. Please indicate any requirements for accommodation in order for us to assess all candidates in a fair and equitable manner. Identify any health issues or disabilities that would require additional assistance during the academic upgrading/college component or job placement accommodations: Current source of income:* Ontario Works (OW)Employment Insurance (EI)Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)Dependent of OW/ODSPWorkplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB)No IncomeOther: If you selected Other please provide details of your sources of income: Next Employment History Part 2 of 9 Have you had paid employment in Canada?* YesNo Have you had paid employment outside of Canada?* YesNo List below any jobs you have had, including volunteer work (up to 3), starting with the most recent. State your reason for leaving. Job list: Are we able to speak to your former employer for a reference?* YesNo Are you currently employed?* YesNo If yes, is it full time or part time? BackNext Questionnaire Part 3 of 9 Have you ever worked, volunteered, or completed a co-op program in an auto body shop before?* YesNo If yes, please explain. Given that the first 19 weeks of this program is non-paid, how will you support yourself financially? If you do not currently have a means to support yourself during this time please state your situation.* Please outline any challenges you fear could hold you back from being successful in this program.* BackNext General Information Part 4 of 9 How did you hear about Tropicana Community Services and the pre-apprenticeship training program?* Friends/RelativesTropicana WebsiteTropicana StaffFlyer/PosterCommunity AgencyNewspaperOther WebsiteOntario Works OfficeBody ShopA former graduate of this programTropicana BulletinTropicana Social MediaFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInOther (explain) Please give details (name or link) if you ticked Tropicana Staff, Community Agency, Newspaper, Other Website, Ontario Works Office, Body Shop, or a former graduate of this program.* Please list 3 non-relative references preferably teachers, employers, co-workers. Please do not list relatives.* Name Phone (123-123-1234) Relation Name Phone (123-123-1234) Relation Name Phone (123-123-1234) Relation Do you want to sign up for to receive emails from Tropicana?* I would like to receive communications from Tropicana Community Services. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time.I do not wish to receive any communications from Tropicana Community Services. BackNext Application Checklist Part 5 of 9 Please ensure that all of the items mentioned below are included with your application submission.* High school transcripts or diploma: Resume (be sure your resume includes all the jobs you have had, including volunteer work): BackNext Confidentiality Clause: Consent to Release Information Part 6 of 9 I, authorize Tropicana Employment Community Services and its authorized representatives to share information, documents, and/or records in their possession for the purpose of providing me with employment services. I also understand that this information may be used to generate statistical reports, measure program activities, and/ or for the pre‐apprenticeship program evaluation. Signature (type your first and last name for a valid e-signature):* Date (MM-DD-YYYY): BackNext Notice of Collection of Personal Information and Consent (Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities) Part 7 of 9 The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (the Ministry) provides a financial contribution to your training organization to offer a Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program (the Program). The goal of the Program is to increase apprenticeship registrations to ensure that Ontario has the skilled labour necessary to support growth and attract investment. The Program is partially funded by Canada under the Labour Market Agreement (LMA) between Canada and Ontario. Under the LMA, the Ministry is required to report to Canada the results of the Program and to evaluate and review the Program. Under the financial contribution agreement with the Ministry, your training organization is required to provide de-personalized information about the ages and other characteristics of the participants, including their education, training, and employment status during and after the end of the Program. Your training organization is also required to give the Ministry and its contractors or auditors access to all of its records if necessary to review, inspect, investigate, monitor, and audit the performance of its obligations under its agreement with the Ministry. To do this, the Ministry may need to have access to the personal information you have provided to your training organization. In addition, the Ministry or its contractors may want to contact you to ask your opinion of the Program, either individually or as part of a group, and to request your voluntary participation in the public relations campaigns related to the Program. The Ministry would need to obtain your contact information from your training organization for these purposes. By signing below, you consent to the Ministry to collect your personal information from your training organization and use it for the above purposes. Your personal information is collected under the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, S.O 2009, c. 22, Sched. A, as amended and the LMA. If you have questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information, contact the Manager, Employment Ontario Contact Centre, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, 33 Bloor Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario M7A 2S3, 1-800-387-5656; Toronto: 416-326-5656: TTY: 1-866-533-6339. Must be 18 or older to participate in this program and to sign this declaration. Signature (type your first and last name for a valid e-signature):* Date (MM-DD-YYYY):* BackNext Client Release of Personal Information Part 8 of 9 Except for the reasons outlined below, each client’s personal information is not shared with anyone outside the agency. Your personal information will be only shared with the staff of the Tropicana Community Services, in order to help you to find a job. Please note the following exceptions: In providing services to you, we may need to share information with other agencies or individuals as it relates to helping you to get a job. Any information released will be for the purpose of assisting you to find and keep a job. No more information than necessary will be disclosed. To get in touch with you, we may need to send e-mail, regular mail, or leave voice mail messages at the addresses or numbers that you provide to us, and if applicable, at the voice mail box that TEC has provided for you. Please be aware that we do not control who reads or hears our messages that are intended for you. I, understand the above policy on confidentiality and give permission for TEC staff to send e-mail messages, and/or regular mail, and/or leave voice mail messages to me using the contact information that I have provided and, if applicable, the voice mail box that TEC has provided for me. If I have any questions or concerns, I will make them known to my Employment Counselor at TEC. Client Signature (type your first and last name for a valid e-signature).* Date (MM-DD-YYYY):* BackNext Tropicana Community Services Form for Media Recording Part 9 of 9 I hereby consent and grant permission that Tropicana Community Services, their partners and respective media representatives may take pictures, videotape, or digitally record myself while engaged in the program activities and also authorize the use of these for any promotional outreach or advertising purposes. I waive any rights, or interest I many have to control the use of my identity or likeness in whatever media used. I understand that there is no financial or other remuneration (payment or compensation) for recording me, either for initial, or subsequent transmission or playback. (If you do not consent to the media release, whatever may be the reason, please inform Tropicana about your objection). AgreeDo not agree If you do not agree please use the space below to explain or give instructions: I am 18 years of age and I have read and understand the foregoing statement, and I am competent to execute this agreement. Applicant First Name:* Last Name:* Date (MM/DD/YYYY):* Home Address:* Email Address:* Phone/Cell (123-123-1234):* Back Δ
