Trades

• New office opens in Edmonton to advance women to skilled trades

  A new Office to Advance Woman Apprentices (OAWA) for Alberta opened in Edmonton, advancing women to Red Seal certification in the skilled construction trades.

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  Mar 8
  
• Where we live: Founders say Winnipeg motorcycle shop weathered pandemic with local support

  Many businesses experienced challenges during the pandemic, but with community support and quick thinking, many businesses and trades are able to thrive post-pandemic.

  Economy

  Nov 28, 2023
  
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• Try-a-trade and technology career fair kicks off in Regina

  Students from grades 8 to 12 are at Campus Regina Public learning about different skills, trades and technology.

  Education

  Nov 7, 2023
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• Quebec eyes construction industry shakeup to increase housing, infrastructure projects

  Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet says allowing workers to carry out select, related tasks across trades could help accelerate construction projects.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2023
• Habitat Manitoba says Women Build program aims to reflect inclusivity in trades

  The Women Build project has raised almost $1.7 million since its inception in 2005, and is expected to bring in an additional $150,000 this year alone.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2023
• Kingston, Ont. students get trades education at Queen’s

  Some young Kingstonians got the chance to dip their feet into the world of the trades at a program hosted by Queen's University this week.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2023
• 21% of Sask. construction workforce could retire within decade: association

  The Saskatchewan Construction Association's Shannon Friesen said many projects are starting up but the industry will have to figure out ways to find workers.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
• St. Lawrence College president disappointed by trades snub

  Ontario colleges are 'very disappointed to be shut out' of the provincial government's announced funding for new skilled trades training centres.

  Education

  Mar 22, 2023
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• Female industry experts give students a taste of the trades

  Some Calgary organizations have come together to give female-identifying high school students the chance to learn the trades.

  Economy

  Mar 11, 2023
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• Ontario launches Grade 11 program to work toward skilled trade apprenticeship

  Education Minister Stephen Lecce says it's a deal that lets high school students earn credits toward a secondary school diploma while they apprentice.

  Education

  Mar 8, 2023