Why Partner with Beyond Bars?
Challenge:
Ontario needs 9,000 demolition/retrofit and 23,200 construction workers by 2027
(18% retirements, 40% buildings >50 years old).
52,000 green retrofit jobs by 2030. Recruitment
Shift:
High school pipelines are outdated; at-risk youth and migrants (395,000 newcomers in 2025) face 2-3x unemployment, 23% recidivism. Solution: Beyond Bars trains 50+ immediate, willing workers via Revelation Demo (demolition/property management) and Revelation Reno (green retrofits/energy audits), delivering $3-5 ROI. Union Benefit: Fills apprenticeship pipelines, reduces hiring costs by 20-30%. Our Bridge Service Revelation Demo: Earn-as-you-learn demolition/property management training via Revelation Education App.
Revelation Reno:
Green retrofits/energy audits, delivering 10-20% savings for condo corps/builders. Features: Trains 50+ at-risk youth/migrants in 18 months. Functional English (80% proficiency), financial/digital literacy. App tracks WHMIS, OHSA, saving 20% on admin costs. - “Using technology to get beyond the bars…” via app-based training. S Spider Jones – Recruitment &
Podcast Role:
Spider Jones (Order of Ontario, 2003 Skilled Trades Ambassador) recruits and hosts biweekly podcast on beyondbars.ca. Impact: Recruits 50+ via BTA’s community trust. Podcast drives 85% trainee satisfaction, 15,000+ X impressions, shifts trades perceptions (40% youth view as high-risk). Tagline: “Reach out to get connected” through storytelling.
Mass Hiring Campaigns Strategy:
4 quarterly job fairs (800+ attendees) via beyondbars.ca, connecting trainees to unions. Execution: Promote via Spider Jones’ podcast, X campaigns (15,000+ impressions). Communitycontractors.ca marketplace matches trainees ($15-20/hour), ensuring 70% employment (25% green roles). Union Benefit: Streamlined labor pipeline, cost savings. - “Build a life as a contributing Canadian.
Revelation Education App Features:
Demolition, retrofit, audit training; ESL, financial literacy. WCFM/Simpro integration for communitycontractors.ca marketplace. Tracks compliance, saves 20% on costs. Outcomes: 80% completion, 80% ESL proficiency, 100% financial literacy. Union Benefit: Simplifies apprenticeship training, supports SDF KPIs. Slide 7: Earn-While-You-Learn & At-Home Insights Revelation Demo: Paid demolition training at Zeus sites, 70% to apprenticeships.
Revelation Reno:
Green retrofit/audit training, at-home learning via app. Outcomes: 20 Energy Advisor certifications, 10 pilot audits via energysavingsaudit.ca/en. Union Benefit: Immediate workers, green skills pipeline. - “A better way of life” through paid training.
Political & Social Impact Recruitment Benefit:
Fills 9,000 demolition/23,200 construction gaps. Marketing Dream: Aligns with Ontario’s green economy, equity goals (100,000 new trades workers). Immigration Support: Jobs for 395,000 newcomers, 20% recidivism reduction. - Be part of the greatest country in the world.
Partnerships & Revenue Partners:
Zeus Demolition: Sites, tools ($30,000 in-kind). BTA (Spider Jones): Recruitment, podcast ($10,000 in-kind). Greenwin: 15,000+ units ($10,000 in-kind). OADC: Placement network. Great Life Investment Fund (MIC): Future audit sponsor (2026). Revenue: $850K-$1.2M Year 1 (app licensing, placements, audits), scalable to $2M by Year 2. Union Benefit: Access trained workers, co-applicant SDF status. Join Us!
Invitation:
Partner with Beyond Bars to access 50+ trained workers, reduce costs, and support SDF Round 6 (due October 1, 2025). Actions: Sign MOU as SDF co-applicant (templates on communitycontractors.ca).