Advisor Advice: Ontario appoints Skilled Trades Special Advisor to assist in development of automotive sector
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government has announced that it is appointing Dave Cassidy, former President of Unifor Local 444, as a Skilled Trades Special Advisor (STSA) to the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. According to a recent press release, in his new role, Cassidy will “assess the workforce needs in Ontario’s […]
Readying Resources: Skilled Trades Ontario launches Resource Hub to provide access to trades-based information and resources
Toronto, Ontario — Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) has launched a new online information centre, the STO Resource Hub, to provide users access to insight and knowledge into the skilled trades sector. The Hub specifically features newly published trade reports, a directory of links as well as other trades-related resources and research. Canadian Manufacturing originally noted […]
Proof in Plastic: Skilled Trades Ontario to issue certificates, wallet cards to tradespeople and apprentices
Toronto, Ontario — You’re a tradesperson; you’ve worked hard to get where you are and you deserve something to carry with you that proves how talented you are—Skilled Trades Ontario agrees, announcing Monday that more than 200,000 certificates and wallet cards will be given out this summer. To serve both as proof of qualifications, as […]
Skills Summit: Skilled Trades Ontario to host first industry summit on apprenticeship training in May
Toronto, Ontario — The organization responsible for skilled trades training in Ontario is gearing up for its first ever industry summit on apprenticeship training, currently on the calendar for the first week of May. The province’s recently minted trades certification regulator, Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) plans on “Unleashing Ontario’s potential” at this upcoming gathering of […]
Help Wanted: Experts needed for Skilled Trades Ontario apprenticeship and exam standards development
Toronto, Ontario — Skilled Trades Ontario is inviting subject matter experts to participate in their standards development and examinations, along with the support of the Standards Industry Advisory Committees to review exam content, skills competencies and learning outcomes. Selected participants will go on to contribute their expertise through in-person or online workshops and online surveys. […]
Experience Points: Ontario to kick off ‘Level Up!’ skilled trades career fair next week, Mississauga
Toronto, Ontario — In the ongoing fight to attract new skilled trades workers to Canadian industry, the government of Ontario has announced the launch of a new traveling, skills-focused, career fair geared toward students from Grade 7 to 12, with its first stop in Mississauga next week. With its debut event scheduled to run from […]
Clean Slate: Ontario launches new one-stop skilled trades platform
Toronto, Ontario — With the unceremonious send-off of the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) two months in the past, the provincial government has announced that the new Skilled Trades Ontario agency has officially launched. The Ontario government is viewing this new institution as a step toward better aligning the province with a model that addresses […]
Skill Scrolling: Skills Ontario launches jobs, training app for skilled trades
Toronto, Ontario — Skills Ontario launched a new “career exploration” app for Android and Apple devices in December that aims to connect the province’s skilled tradespeople of all ages and skill levels with training and employment opportunities. The app puts new users through a quiz that matches them up with employment opportunities relevant to their […]
Lightweight Learning: Ontario expands online micro-credential training portal
Toronto, Ontario — The credentials may be micro-sized, but the difference they will make on a resume is huge, as the government of Ontario announced a $300,000 investment in the eCampusOntario training portal launched on Wednesday. With several automotive courses already listed by institutions across the province, the eCampusOntario portal attempts to consolidate Ontario-based micro-credential […]
Streamlining Support: Unifor supports Skilled Trades Ontario to streamline training and support for workers
Toronto, Ontario — Unifor says it’s hopeful about the future of skilled trades training and development following the announcement of Skilled Trades Ontario, a new, streamlined crown agency. “Since the provincial government first announced its intention to replace the Ontario College of Trades, Unifor has been deeply engaged in this process,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor […]
