Government announces big changes to Ontario apprenticeship program
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 20, 2017 — The Ontario provincial government included several business-friendly measures in the 2017 Ontario Fall Economic Statement handed down last week, which look set to benefit small firms in the collision repair sector. The government traditionally updates its budget in the fall by tabling a ‘mini-budget.’ This […]
Ontario college strike ‘should not affect’ apprenticeship programs
By Tom Davis Peterborough, Ontario — October 16, 2017 — More than 12,000 faculty members of Ontario’s 24 public colleges are currently on strike after negotiations between the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and the College Employer Council (CEC) failed on Sunday. The Chair of the union bargaining team, J.P. Hornick, said it had […]
AIA Canada presents on importance of apprenticeships to Minister of Employment
By CRM Staff Peterborough, Ontario — October 13, 2017 — The challenges and opportunities of apprenticeships in the automotive industry were the main discussion points of a recent presentation made by France Daviault, Senior Director of Stakeholder Relations for AIA Canada, to the Economic and Social Development’s Commission (ESDC) employer forum and the Minister of Employment, […]
Registrations open for Innovations in Apprenticeship workshop
Ottawa, Ontario — July 4, 2017 — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is hosting a two-day workshop on the future of apprenticeships, taking place October 26 and 27 at the Delta Ottawa City Centre. The workshop, titled “Innovations in Apprenticeship: does technology support learning and inclusion?” will teach attendees about alternate delivery options for apprenticeship technical training, […]
Ontario College of Trades holding online consultations
Toronto, Ontario — February 5, 2017 — The Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) has announced it will hold an online consultation on a number of topics related to the College and its mandate. The online consultation covers Journeyperson to Apprentice Ratios, OCOT’s Compliance and Enforcement Policy, Trade Classification Review Referrals and Program Evaluation Process. The […]
Special event celebrates Mohawk College’s graduating class
Hamilton, Ontario — June 28, 2016 — Recognition of the work and skill needed to become an Auto Body Collision Damage Repairer in Ontario was highlighted recently by 3M Canada and Collision Industry Information Assistance (CIIA) at Mohawk College in Stoney Creek, Ontario. The 14 graduates of the apprenticeship Level 3 class were presented with […]
College of Trades oversight transferred to Ministry of Labour
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — May 12, 2016 — A decision by the government of Ontario will see oversight of the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) transferred to the Ministry of Labour (MOL) from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). According to an official statement from OCOT, this change will […]
Centennial College to host ‘apprenticeship disconnect’ meeting
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — September 17, 2015 — The shortage of qualified personnel in collision repair might be due to what some call the “apprenticeship disconnect.” Despite some 240 to 315 new apprentices each year signing agreements in Ontario, fewer than 25 percent of them will actually attend training school. “These apprentices often […]
