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July 2, 2008
Apprentice stream still mostly male, says National Apprenticeship Survey
The survey reconfirmed what’s been usually evident at construction sites. Most of those mastering a trade are male Canadians, aged 25-39, pursuing a Red Seal career.
June 18, 2008
Trillium Power and First Nations Technical Institute strike training, education agreement
Trillium Power Wind and the First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) have completed a bilateral agreement which will offer a wide range of training and educational opportunities to First Nations members.
June 17, 2008
Local 793 strikes back at Runciman
Recent comments made by provincial opposition leader Bob Runciman about funding for an operating engineer training centre being politically motivated are way off base, say officials for the union involved.
June 4, 2008
Demand for labour remains in ‘fast lane,’ says Construction Sector Council
Canada’s construction labour market is at its limit and with a need for 250,000 workers on the horizon, the industry cannot develop solutions on its own, construction officials say.
June 3, 2008
Harper salutes graduates of Sarnia Construction Association’s apprenticeship program
The Sarnia Construction Association (SCA) recently had the highest-ranking Canadian official possible attend its annual construction association graduation when Prime Minister Stephen Harper walked through the banquet hall doors.
May 22, 2008
Cash for newcomer training in Ontario welcomed
The $27.4 million invested by Ontario to help newcomers bridge their international credentials with Ontario qualifications will help construction, says the Council of Ontario Construction Associations.
May 12, 2008
Concrete-pump simulator offers state-of-the-art training for operating engineers
A state-of-the-art concrete-pump simulator has been installed at the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO) campus in Oakville.
April 25, 2008
Plan to bolster construction skills in Canada takes its cue from industry association
A federal human resource committee’s recommendations to improve employability in Canada have a foundation in ones the Canadian Construction Association previously has lobbied for.
April 17, 2008
Ontario government admits skilled labour shortage exists, but refuses to make useful changes
A reader responds to a recent Daily Commercial News online poll that asked “Should the journeyman/apprentice ratios be changed to allow more apprentices to be trained?”
April 9, 2008
Canadian colleges team up with Construction Sector Council to develop training programs
The recent partnership forged between the Construction Sector Council (CSC) and Canadian community colleges is a key step in preparing for future skilled labour shortages, say officials from both groups.
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