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The Ontario government is making the skilled trades more accessible by investing an additional $75 million over the next two years to help apprentices cover living expenses during their in-class training. The government is also appointing a five-member Skilled Trades Panel to provide advice and recommendations to the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development … Continue reading
Ontario is investing $43 million in youth training programs to help them explore and start careers in the trades. The programs will help increase awareness and encourage youth to acquire the skills that will start them down the path to lifelong success while supporting Ontario’s economic recovery and future prosperity. Click for more information. … Continue reading
According to a Statistics Canada Report released in Fall 2019, it is increasingly difficult for Canadians to make a good living. Statistics indicate that more and more Canadian workers are holding low-paying jobs. In fact: “between 1998 and 2018, the proportion of employees earning minimum wage grew from 5.2% to 10.4%, with most of that … Continue reading
Ontario is helping apprentices succeed in the workforce and assisting employers in growing their businesses, while increasing participation from under-represented groups. There are a number of Apprenticeship Grants available to help individuals looking to start a career in the trades: Apprenticeship Incentive Grant Apprenticeship Incentive Grant – Women Apprenticeship Completion Grant Learn about 140+ trades … Continue reading
In November, Durham College received approval for a new Tower Crane Operator apprenticeship program. Durham College will become the only college to offer the Tower Crane Operator apprenticeship. Visit the Durham College website for more information. Read Employment E-News – December 2019 – Recognized for Customer Service Excellence Image provided by http://www.1COMMUNITY1.ca
What does Canada’s skilled labour shortage mean for workers and employers? A 2018 ManpowerGroup survey indicated that 41% of employers had difficulty filling jobs and that the most in-demand jobs require post-secondary training but not necessarily a university degree. The top five hardest positions to fill in Canada for the last ten years include skilled … Continue reading
One of the many youth (15-29) served by the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre has chosen to turn his life around to a future of opportunity and success. After working minimum wage jobs with little or no future growth opportunity the youth chose to pursue a future in the high paying, high demand world of … Continue reading
In September 2019, the Ontario Government appointed Training and Skills Advisors to consult with Industry and Stakeholders to help make the skilled trades and apprenticeship system more user friendly. Ross Romano, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities announced that Adam Melnick and Andrew Pariser have been appointed as the new Training and Skills Advisors (TSAs) … Continue reading
There is a huge demand for individuals in skilled trades – and the pay is higher than average. Earn $25-30/hour as a mason, carpenter, contractor or farmer. Learn more about trade positions that are in demand now! Read Employment E-News – April 2019 – School is Almost Out! Image provided by http://www.1COMMUNITY1.ca
What are the options for young people after graduating high school? Why not consider apprenticeship? It could be the start of a rewarding career in the trades. Learn about apprenticeship and jobs in the skilled trades. Read Employment E-News – March 2018 – Spring Into Action! Image provided by http://www.1COMMUNITY1
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