CAMPAIGN: Diversifying Canada's Skilled Trades (2022) Archives

A Demand for Skilled Trades

As demand for green energy grows in Canada, so do the opportunities. Trades jobs in energy promise empowering, meaningful, and lucrative careers.

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Q&A with Jennifer Green on Advancing Diversity in Trades

Mediaplanet sat down with Jennifer Green, Director of Competitions at Skills Ontario, to discuss the barriers faced by women in trades, how to overcome those barriers, and what can be done within the industry to diversify trades.

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How Skills Ontario Is Helping to Build a Diverse and Skilled Workforce

Since 1999 Skills Ontario has been dedicated to creating equal opportunities for career paths in the skilled trades.

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How WITT Is Supporting Women to Succeed in Under-Represented Careers

Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s WITT program has been dedicated to increasing the number of women in Saskatchewan trades and technology for three decades.

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Fulfilling Skilled Trades Careers Are Within Reach for All at Sheridan

Sheridan College has created inclusive entry pathways to its skilled trades programming for women and other under-represented groups.

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Skilled Trades Are the Best Kept Secret in Ontario

Ontario is breaking down barriers and spreading opportunity to every corner of the province, helping workers upgrade their skills and start in-demand jobs.

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How LiUNA Is Strengthening Opportunities for Canada’s Workforce

The Labourers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) members are one of the foundational pillars of the Canadian economy, and the skilled trades are a driving force of much of the country’s economic development. Ensuring that our workforce is a reflection of the communities we build is at the forefront of LiUNA’s advocacy. Giving every...

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