McGuinty Government Helping People Access Apprenticeship
"The McGuinty government is creating close
to 800 pre-apprenticeship spaces across Ontario to help people qualify for
skilled trades training ... "
McGuinty Government Helping More Students Enter Skilled Trades
"The government is helping record numbers of
high school students start their formal skilled trades training while still in
high school ... "
ACAATO Newsletter
The Association of Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology of Ontario reveals newsletter with emphasis on apprenticeships and trades.
Apprentice Incentive Grant (AIG)
Announced in the May 2, 2006 Federal Budget, the AIG provides a cash grant of $1,000 per year to apprentices in the 1st two years of an apprenticeship program in one of the Red Seal trades (and other economically strategic apprenticeship trades).
The AIG was launched on January 1, 2007 and will exist for a 5-year period.
Construction Woos Women to Fill Trades
"If you've ever considered trading in your sensible business attire for a hardhat and steel-toed boots, don't let the fact that you're female count you out."
Explore the Trades and More a Big Success!
Take the OPG Survey
Ontario Power Generation, Power Workers' Union, Bruce Power and Hydro One are conducting this survey is to help gauge your awareness of the available career possibilities.
Enter now to win great prizes!
Apprentice Conference Eye Opener
"Recently I attended a presentation hosted by the Local Training and Adjustment Board, held at the Bracebridge Rotary centre. The purpose of this presentation was to clue people in to employment opportunities in the skilled trades."
Patrick Collins, MuskokaToday.com News, pg.9, Thursday, Dec. 02, 2004, Vol. 11, No.15
News Release
(November 23, 2004 ) - The Ontario government is supporting small businesses and helping provide young people with more career options by introducing the Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Mary Anne Chambers said today.
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