Apprentice Allowance: Government invests $21 million to open 2,100 apprenticeship positions in B.C.
Victoria, British Columbia — In a win for the Canadian skilled trades sector at-large, the ministry of employment and social development announced on Wednesday that a $21 million investment earmarked for the Construction Industry Apprenticeship Program will help at least 2,100 British Columbia-based apprentices earn their red seal certification over the next two years. The […]
Boots on the Ground: Feds claim 140,000 summer jobs open for Canadian youth, in World Youth Skills Day statement
Toronto, Ontario — Friday was World Youth Skills Day and this year the federal government is putting a priority on addressing the labour gap soon to be left by Canada’s rapidly retiring workforce. Many believe that the best way to affect change is through the youth—that is why the United Nations declared July 15 to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Workers Wanted: Quebec welcomes temporary foreign autobody workers
Montreal, Quebec — Autobody workers in Quebec can now be hired without employers searching for Canadians first. Quebec’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a list of high-demand jobs which allows employers to hire temporary foreign workers directly, without proving that they tried and failed to find qualified Canadians first. Updates to the LMIA by […]
Skills for Paying Bills: Skilled Trade and Technology Week starts in Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan — Sunday marks the beginning of Skilled Trade and Technology Week in Saskatchewan, and the provincial government is hoping it can steer some young talent toward our underserved trades industries. The province is encouraging schools to bring in apprentices and tradespeople to present to students on the many fulfilling career opportunities that exist […]
Perks for Progress: Ontario gov. announces incentives for shops taking on apprentices
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government is hoping to clear the path for entry into the skilled trades industry as Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development Monte McNaughton announced a $47 million investment into apprenticeship programs, according to a press release from Friday. The new Achievement Incentive Program and the expanded Apprenticeship Capital Grant […]
Prochilo Brothers partner with COSTI to combat labour shortage
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — March 9, 2016 — Like many repairers, the leadership team at Prochilo Brothers Auto Collision in Toronto, Ontario, have met challenges when trying to fill staff positions. However, they’ve risen to meet them by growing their own solution. The facility has aligned with COSTI Employment Services. COSTI provides educational, […]
