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 well as a symbol of pride, these certificates will be sent out this summer to about 17,500 tradespeople who earned their initial certification after Jan. 1, 2022.
The wallet cards, on the other hand, will be distributed in the fall to certified tradespeople and apprentices alike. Skilled Trades Ontario’s (STO) press release noted that these cards may come in handy when clients or inspectors come questioning.
“This is an exciting milestone for thousands of skilled trades professionals,” said STO CEO and registrar Melissa Young.
“Not only do certificates of qualification and wallet cards serve to validate credentials, they are a testament to the hard work, resilience and unwavering dedication behind every certified skilled trades professional. I look forward to seeing them proudly displayed on worksites and in businesses across the province.”
While these certificates due to be issued will count as official documents from the Ontario government, STO’s press release assures that certifications earned prior to Jan. 1, 2022 will still be valid and recognized.
No specific timeline on the delivery of the certificates or wallet cards has been announced, apart from summer for the former and fall for the latter.
