Innovating Canada
Diversifying Canada’s Skilled Trades
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Empowering Women in Construction
When we are ALL in construction, we are ALL stronger. It is startling to realize that women account for approximately five per cent of the on-site construction workforce. In the face of the unprecedented need for skilled trades and the recognition of extraordinary career opportunities, the time is now to examine what needs to be...
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From Entry Level to Leadership: The Disability Inclusion Advantage
Diversity isn’t just a buzz phrase — it’s a strategic advantage for forward-thinking organizations. CASE helps employers build truly disability inclusive workplaces. Diversity and inclusion in the workplace are not just buzz phrases or a moral imperative. They offer a strategic advantage for forward-thinking businesses in the trades — and every other sector. The power...
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How Niagara College is Helping Ontario Meet the Growing Need for Skilled Trades
Through diverse pathways, expanded programming, and wraparound support, Niagara College offers an inclusive environment to anyone wishing to learn a skilled trade. Demand for qualified skilled tradespeople in Ontario is higher than ever. Rapid population growth and advancements in technology and infrastructure development have fueled this demand, as has the pandemic — which saw a...
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Breaking Down Barriers: ApprenticeSearch.com’s Approach to Equity in Skilled Trades
ApprenticeSearch.com is here bridging gaps and empowering aspiring trade professionals through mentorship for all Canadians. Learn more at ApprenticeSearch.com.
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Diversity and Advanced Manufacturing
The times, they are a changin’ Manufacturing is a cornerstone of Canada’s and Ontario’s prosperity. That prosperity is what made people from around the world want to call this region their home. Making things here has given us a global reputation for advanced manufacturing that provides innovative products, processes, and solutions to customers world-wide. In...
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LiUNA Is Leading the Way in Advocating for Women in the Trades
Thanks to LiUNA’s leadership, women in the trades are thriving and finding rewarding, fulfilling careers in construction. The Labourers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) remains a strong advocate for women in the trades, taking innovative, collaborative steps forward to dismantle structural barriers and challenge the assumptions and implicit biases that have traditionally prevented women...
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Supporting Diversity in Canada’s Welding Industry
“You never know until you try.” Everyone knows the saying, but there’s a reason why adages stand the test of time. Trying something new can break stigmas and help you learn something about yourself that you didn’t expect. That was a 15-year-old female high school student’s attitude after seeing a poster for one of the...
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Automate Canada – Driving Diversity in Advanced Manufacturing: Shaping an Inclusive Future
Automate Canada recognizes the issues impacting advanced manufacturing and seeks innovative solutions through the collective voice of our members. Promoting Inclusivity in Recruitment, Training, Education, and Collaboration As an industry association, Automate Canada takes on the responsibility of addressing industry challenges and being part of the solution. Companies are realizing the benefits of tapping into...
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Humber College Is Empowering Women to Find Exciting Jobs in Skilled Trades
Humber College is making careers in skilled trades more accessible to women, addressing industry demands and diversifying the workforce. In Ontario, the demand for skilled trades is soaring. To achieve the province’s infrastructure plan to build 1.5 million homes by 2031, the government is projecting a need for more than 100,000 new skilled trades workers...
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Diverse and Inclusive Workforces in Canada’s Skilled Trades Are a Win-Win
The BC Centre for Women in the Trades is leading the cultural shift needed to increase diversity in the skilled trades. Some cultural trends and stereotypes are difficult to shift. One of these is that the skilled trades don’t present suitable career opportunities for women. In British Columbia, the number of women in the skilled...
