ST. THOMAS, ONT.— The Ontario government has made several Skills Development Fund (SDF) announcements across the province recently, from the homebuilding industry to various trades programs.
Firstly, an investment of $1.5 million is being made through the SDF Training Streamto help 100 experienced construction workers become mentors and train others in emerging home construction technologies and modern building practices, explains a release.
The announcement was made at the offices of Panel-It, a St. Thomas-based division of Doug Tarry Homes.Led by the Ontario Home Builders Association (OHBA), the Futures Fasterprogramwill begin by training mentors in leadership and specialized areas such as building code changes and emerging technologies.
“Once trained, mentors will be matched with ‘mentees’ — including recent graduates and those at risk of job displacement,” states a release. “Mentors will provide training and career advice to mentees, helping them complete up to two credentials in high-demand areas such as resilient construction, new 18-storey mass timber regulations and radon mitigation practices. This will offer both mentors and mentees a pathway to become specialized experts and advance in their careers.”
Then Premier Doug Ford announced $8.7 million to help more than 1,500 people in the Ottawa region prepare for jobs in high-demand sectors, including construction, manufacturing, skilled trades and automotive.
He made the announcement atUA Local 71in Ottawa, which is receiving$773,900to strengthen mental health supports in the skilled trades. Through training, the program equips workers with tools to recognize and respond to mental health challenges in workplaces.
Other companies receiving money include:
- All Pro Electrical Inc.is receiving$2.97 millionto support electrical trade training.
- The Canada Safety Councilis receiving$1 millionto deliver interactive, scenario-based training for drivers of four types of specialty vehicles, critical to sectors like health care and construction.
- Canadian Marine Careers Foundationis receiving$672,735to prepare Ontarians for high-demand seafarer careers aboard Great Lakes–St. Lawrence vessels, while also upskilling current workers for more advanced roles.
- John Howard Society of Ottawais receiving$157,252to connect underrepresented jobseekers with training, certifications and employment opportunities in the skilled trades.
- The Mining Industry Human Resources Councilis receiving$1.53 milliontodeliver a two-phase training program combining online modules, immersive VR simulations and paid work placements.
- YMCA of the National Capital Regionis receiving$984,796toequip unemployed and underemployed jobseekers with training in green construction and home renovation. Participants will gain hands-on experience, followed by paid placements, while incumbent workers receive skills upgrades.
- Project Learning Treeis receiving$556,000to help youth from underrepresented communities pursue careers in Ontario’s forest-products sector.
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