Apprenticeships are a structured form of paid worker training combining on-the-job learning and in-school instruction. Apprentices fill skills gaps and are cost-effective, allowing businesses more freedom to nurture the next generation of talent. Therefore, more employers realize the benefits of either hiring an apprentice or encouraging an employee to further their career through an apprenticeship. […]
Trades for Tomorrow is a Group Sponsor program managed by the Merit OpenShop Contractors Association of Ontario and funded by the Government of Ontario. Our goal is to help apprentices complete their training, pass their Certificate of Qualification examinations (where applicable) and become fully licensed Journeypersons. We are looking to place 1st to 5th-year apprentices […]
There are many career opportunities for students, including the trades. For many, the idea of university or college after high school has been an automatic choice. Similarity, there are many expectations for high school students to prepare for university and earn a degree. However, earning a certificate in the skilled trades in another option for […]
You have hired an apprentice. Now ensure they feel welcome and part of the team. Onboarding an apprentice is a bit different than hiring a full-time employee. An apprentice is in training. Therefore, their company introduction will be different from someone with years of experience under their belt. If you have hired an apprentice for […]
Careers in construction are in demand. Similarly, there are numerous opportunities for employment in skilled trades throughout the province. For instance, it is projected that 21% of the workforce plans to retire in the next ten years in the skilled trades. Many of these positions will need to be filled. Along with a retiring workforce, […]
An apprenticeship can lead to a rewarding career in the trades. What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a system for training new practitioners of a skilled trade with on-the-job training and in-class studies. Apprentices attend classes and learn their trade under the direction of an experienced journeyperson. The majority of training for an apprentice […]
Skilled trades are vital for sustaining Canada’s economic growth. However, they are often overlooked by Canadians entering the workforce. The best way to enter the skilled trades is through apprenticeship training, which offers advanced training through on-the-job experience and technical instruction, leading to formal certification. Often, the construction industry is misinterpreted as demanding, and an […]
Ontario has a shortage of skilled workers, and as this shortage in a primarily male-dominated profession continues, there is a largely untapped market for skilled construction workers – women.
There are many myths out there concerning skilled trades and the apprenticeship pathway that may make you apprehensive about pursuing a career, but let’s dive deeper and reveal the truth.