Nearly half of Canada’s skilled trades workers rate their mental health as fair or poor, according to a new report that highlights …
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Ottawa backs drone, green trades training for more than 17,000 workers
The federal government is investing nearly $13 million in two national training projects to equip more than 17,000 skilled trades workers with …
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Most people see skilled trades as essential to society but believe they remain undervalued and underrepresented, especially among younger generations, according to …
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N.L. government invests $3.5 million in women’s trades program, launches online registry
The Newfoundland and Labrador government will spend $3.54 million over three years to create an all-female renovation crew that helps women gain …
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Ontario invests $13 million to train 1,000 workers in Sudbury area
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government will invest more than $13 million to train over 1,000 workers and jobseekers in Sudbury and surrounding areas for …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedTraining & Development
PEI renews funding for program supporting women and gender-diverse people in trades
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Government of Prince Edward Island has renewed a two-year funding agreement with Women’s Network PEI to support Trade HERizons, a program …
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Future Skills Centre invests $7.6 million in workforce training projects
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Future Skills Centre announced Monday it will invest $7.6 million in 35 new projects aimed at strengthening Canada’s workforce as the …
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MyCreds launches mobile app for trades workers to ease interprovincial job mobility
MyCreds | MesCertif has launched a mobile digital credential solution designed to help skilled trades workers move between provinces more easily, addressing …
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Alberta commits $33 million to train unemployed workers for in-demand jobs
Alberta’s government will invest $33 million in training programs to help more than 5,000 unemployed and underemployed Albertans gain skills for workforce …
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Alberta invests $15 million to expand union-delivered trades training
Alberta is launching a first-of-its-kind grant program that will empower trade unions to deliver apprenticeship training, with $15 million in funding over …


