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 […]
A Test for the Best: Hood Master 2022 registration opens May 6
Toronto, Ontario — The late DMX once put forth the question, “Where the hood at?” If you were ever curious “When the hood at?” it’s May 6—the day registrations for this year’s Hood Master competition officially open. As hosts of one of North America’s hottest automotive painting competitions, FinishMaster is eager to open up 70 […]
Carrossier Cash: Québec invests $2 million into technician, estimator training
Trois-Rivières, Québec — Québec is giving a big boost to its bodyshop sector, as the province’s labour minister announced a $2,109,160 investment into training for technicians and estimators. Minister Jean Boulet announced the investment in his home riding of Trois-Rivières where he stipulated that $1,672,985 of the total investment will be used to develop specific […]
Uniting Unifor: Several candidates step up in race for national Unifor presidency
Toronto, Ontario — Following the unceremonious departure of Unifor president Jerry Dias from his role in March, several candidates have emerged as frontrunners in the race to fill the highly-influential role. Unifor Local 444 president David Cassidy, Unifor’s national secretary-treasurer Lana Payne and Dias’ executive assistant Scott Doherty are currently slated as candidates for the […]
The Season of Skills: Skills Alberta youth virtual competition kicks off this week
Edmonton, Alberta — The 2022 Skills Canada Alberta youth virtual competition is in full swing this week, putting nearly 800 Albertan students to the test in skilled trades from welding, to carving, to baking. On from Monday until Thursday, this year’s event has students from across the province competing virtually for medals and the chance […]
Success Centre: Skilled Trades Training Centre announced for Strathroy, Ont.
Strathroy, Ontario — The skilled trades will be getting a new home base in southwest Ontario after the provincial government announced on Friday that a $5.7 million training centre is on the way for the community of Strathroy. The centre will train students from various levels of education, with a primary focus on producing welders, […]
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 […]
A New Field: SkillsTrader partners with Nike Canada to run youth flag football camp
Calgary, Alberta — SkillsTrader has scored a touchdown through a new partnership with Nike Canada that will get young people out on the field for a flag football tournament. Seeing a bridge between the physical and team skills that come with playing youth sports and those that can be uncovered in a skilled trade, SkillsTrader […]
Skill Delivery: Skilled trades mobile labs on the way to Ottawa area high school
Toronto, Ontario — Secondary students in the Ottawa area can expect the world of skilled trades to be rolling up to their school’s doors sometime soon, as the St. Lawrence College Mobile Skills Training Lab makes its way through the area. The lab will be making its rounds through the Upper Canada District School Board […]
Strategic Advantage: Canadian Armed Forces named premier partner of Skills Canada National Competition
Toronto, Ontario — Skills/Compétences Canada has enlisted the support of Canada’s military, announcing that the Canadian Armed Forces will be a premier partner of the upcoming Skills Canada National Competition. Representatives from the armed forces will be onsite at the event, which is currently scheduled for May 26-27 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, engaging with […]
