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Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair to look at more events in northern Ontario

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Ontario’s annual Level Up! career fair could see more stops in northwestern Ontario in the future.

This year, the fair only made one stop in the region, visiting Thunder Bay on Wednesday and Thursday.

“Further conversation in regards to further expansion in the north in the years to come, whether that’s next year or the subsequent year, I would like to see that happening,” said Skilled Trades Ontario CEO Candice White.

“Skilled Trades Ontario will be tabling that with the organizing folks that are around the table, and hopefully we are able to see a further presence in the north next year.”

The fair showcases dozens of Ontario’s 144 skilled trades from electricians and boilermakers to heavy equipment operators and automotive service technicians.

There is also an open house portion of the event to give parents an opportunity to learn more about potential careers for their kids.

According to the province, roughly one in three tradespeople are nearing retirement, and there is a growing demand for nation-building projects.

“It was very important to the organizers, the minister’s office, the ministry, and Skilled Trades Ontario to ensure that we have a strong presence in the north,” added White.

“To ensure that we are able to assist the youth and the employers to make those meaningful connections for the pipeline of a skilled workforce for years to come.”

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LIUNA Local 607 gets funding to train workers for construction jobs

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LIUNA Local 607 is receiving a boost through Ontario’s Skills Development Fund Training Stream to help 300 people receive hands-on training in the construction sector.

The project is focusing on youth, women, and Indigenous peoples.

“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is protecting Ontario by investing in the tools, training, and resources needed to keep our workforce strong,” said the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, David Piccini.

“Through targeted funding, we’re strengthening our supply chains, growing a job-ready workforce, and building the foundation for a more self-reliant and productive province, one that can compete, deliver, and win.”

LIUNA is receiving a total of $920,825.

“The Skills Development Fund is significant for LiUNA Local 607 as we address labour and market challenges,” Said LiUNA’s Director of Training, Andy Nieweglowski. “With the support of the SDF program, Local 607 can build the much-needed capacity to develop workforce talent focusing on youth, women and Indigenous people.”

“We are currently running a Women in Residential Construction program, which includes women from diverse groups throughout the region. The response to this program has been staggering and tells us we are on the right track for developing a highly skilled workforce.”

The province advises that if you are interested in participating in the training program, you should reach out to LIUNA directly.