Tag: skilled trades
VRCA program inspires the next generation of skilled trades workers
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) celebrated the ongoing success of its Bring Trades to School (BTS) program. This groundbreaking initiative sparks interest and...
Closing the labour gap in construction
Employing more than 1.6 million people and generating $150 billion of annual economic activity, construction accounts for 7.4 per cent of Canada’s GDP. However, a...
Partnership unites construction trade unions to protect workers’ rights
The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, and the Carpenters' Regional Council have signed a partnership agreement. This collaboration represents a united front...
Infrastructure and labour force needs at a critical stage: Pomerleau CEO
Canada's construction industry will need to recruit 300,000 workers over the next 10 years. In front of an audience at the Canadian Club of Montreal, Pomerleau...
Canada invests $9M to support internationally trained skilled workers
The Government of Canada announced $9,023,177 in funding for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Canadian District (UBC). This investment, made...
Ontario investing $4.9M to build a new crane training facility in...
The Government of Ontario is launching the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream, with over $74 million in available funding...
Ontario invests $3M to help veterans start new careers in the...
The Government of Ontario is investing $3 million over three years in Helmets to Hardhats Canada to help 650 active and former Canadian Armed...
Humber Polytechnic Opens Expanded Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology
Humber Polytechnic's newly expanded Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology is designed to meet Ontario’s growing demand for skilled workers and propel the economy...
New research labs at Conestoga College to focus on workplace injury...
The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) unveiled two new state-of-the-art research labs at Conestoga College’s Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning.
CISWP’s...
Ontario invests $26M to build new skilled trades training centre in...
The Government of Ontario announced an investment over $26 million to build a new training centre at LiUNA 183’s skilled trades training campus in...