Tag: trades shortage

Training

Buddy System: Nova Scotia journeypeople now able to train two apprentices at a time

Halifax, Nova Scotia — Repair facility owners in Nova Scotia are able to bring in an extra set of hands to help out thanks to a recent amendment to the province’s apprenticeship regulations aimed at meeting demand for skilled trades. Where previously apprenticeship training was intended to be a one-on-one experience between an apprentice and […]

July 11, 2022

Training

Building Your Future: Free 12-week trades program to launch early June in Windsor

Windsor, Ontario — A travelling skilled trades program has made its arrival in the heart of Canada’s auto industry and is offering students in the Windsor area a solid step forward into the world of trades. The “Tomorrow’s Trades” program had been making its rounds across Ontario over the past year, including stops in Ottawa, […]

May 10, 2022

Collision Repair

A Boost for Bruce: Province announces $3.6 million manufacturing investment in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound

Owen Sound, Ontario — Some much needed skilled trades training funds are on their way to the area around Owen Sound, Ont., after local MPP Bill Walker announced an injection of $3,639,511 through the Skills Development Fund. Representing his riding of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, Walker said that $2.8 million of the investment will go toward the […]

April 20, 2022

Training

Land of Living Skills: Saskatchewan introduces act to reduce barriers for worker re-location

Regina, Saskatchewan — With a national skilled trades gap showing no signs of narrowing, the government of Saskatchewan has announced that they will be holding the door open for new residents who want to bring their skills to the prairies through the Labour Mobility and Fair Registration Practices Act. The government hopes that through this […]

April 8, 2022

Training

Double Header: CCIF to host two webinars in first week of Dec., EV safety and recruitment

Toronto, Ontario — Clear your schedules, because CCIF has a couple of webinars on the calendar for the first week of December that will see industry experts tackling the latest in EVs and recruitment. On Dec. 1, Mark Millson of Excellence Auto-Collision is slated to present before a virtual CCIF audience, talking about the critical […]

November 23, 2021

Collision Repair

Left Behind: More than 30 Ontario trades inspectors to be laid off for new Skilled Trades Ontario model

Toronto, Ontario — Does the line, “I give you my word: not one single person will be laid off when I become Premier,” ring any bells to any Ontarians? Because the province’s skilled trades inspectors are reeling after the Ford government issued layoff notices to more than 30 Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) employees. “We […]

November 22, 2021

Training

Trades for All: Skills Ontario focuses on diversity and inclusivity for upcoming virtual events

Toronto, Ontario — Skills Ontario is putting a priority on diversity this December as the provincial trades advocate announced a number of virtual events centred around inclusivity in the skilled trades sector. In the coming weeks, Skills Ontario will be hosting three in-depth programs that aim to introduce and encourage youth and new Canadians to […]

November 18, 2021