The employment rate in Canada returned to pre-pandemic levels and the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is finished for the most part. The good news is, there are plenty of jobs out there. Local companies are looking to hire full time or part …
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a new federal holiday to be observed on September 30 each year. This holiday will commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada, acknowledging the harm done to Indigenous Peoples. This is a day …
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the workforce. Many companies have needed to lay people off, transition to working remotely, or reassess the way they do business altogether. This change can also include the way they approach hiring. Because …
Goodbye 2020, hello 2021!For most of us, 2020 had been a challenging year. The beginning of a new year brings a time of reflection, closing one chapter and opening other, moving forward with feelings of hope and renewal. It is a …
We had a wonderful visit from Jill Dunlop, MPP, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Women and Children’s Issues today at our Skilled Trades location, touring the facility and learning about our Women in Skilled Trades: Enhanced General Carpentry (WIST) program. In our …
Far too many seniors face isolation in their retirement years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada is committed to empowering seniors by supporting new opportunities for older Canadians to stay informed, engaged and connected. Today, Adam van …
The Government of Canada announced an exciting additional investment of $20 million in the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) during the COVID-19 pandemic across Canada. This funding will support organizations that offer community-based projects that reduce isolation, improve the quality …
GET PAID TO LEARN TWO TRADES! Learn electrical and machining trades in our Get in Gear Program & find the right career path for you, all while getting paid to do it! To learn more, or to register: http://centreforskills.ca/Skilled-Trades/Get-in-Gear Program begins September 12.
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