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Walmart and other U.S. companies want to build a pipeline of skilled tradespeople

BENTONVILLE, ARK. — As the number of skilled tradespeople dwindles in the United States, Walmart is trying to build up its own workforce to keep…

adminDecember 29, 2025

Commercial Construction

CAF launches national foundation to advance equity in the skilled trades

OTTAWA — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) recently announced it has established the Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation, a new charitable organization dedicated to building a more…

adminDecember 4, 2025

Commercial Construction

Child care a major barrier to growing Ontario’s skilled trades: Report

TORONTO – With Ontario already facing a severe labour shortage, each and every barrier to entering the skilled trades must be examined closely. One particular…

adminOctober 22, 2025

Ontario spending M for in-class skilled trades apprenticeship training

Commercial Construction

Ontario spending $64M for in-class skilled trades apprenticeship training

WINDSOR, ONT. — The Ontario government has announced an investment of $64.2 million over the next three years to expand in-class apprenticeship training for the skilled…

adminOctober 16, 2025

Commercial Construction

Ontario’s annual Level Up! career fair schedule unveiled

TORONTO — The Ontario government is launching its annual Level Up! career fairs to introduce students, educators and jobseekers to in-demand careers in the skilled trades. The multi-day…

adminSeptember 15, 2025

Commercial Construction

ORBA, CAWIC and Concrete Ontario among groups receiving Ontario SDF funding

MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is investing over $23 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to help more than 4,200 people in…

adminSeptember 2, 2025