York Construction Academy is a Private Career College founded in 2001 and registered under the Private Career Colleges Act of 2005. YCA provides a hands-on learning experience for individuals pursuing a career in the home renovation industry. YCA student population includes men and women of all ages, individuals who are looking for a new career, skilled people previously trained in construction trades looking for certification, and new immigrants who need re-certification at a Canadian trades school. YCA has developed unique in this kind Pre-Apprenticeship program – which includes carpentry, home renovation, drywall, flooring installation and more – to adequately train workers for entry-level positions, reaching an 80% employment rate.