Ottawa announces $247 million to create 25,000 apprenticeship positions across Canada

in May 30, 2022

The federal government is announcing nearly $247 million to help create more than 25,000 apprenticeship positions in the skilled trades across Canada. Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough says the money will fund 13 programs to help small- and medium-sized employers offer apprenticeship training. In a news release, Qualtrough says that more than $45 million will go[…]

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Location, education factors in Hamilton’s contribution to Canada’s booming tech industry – Hamilton

in Apr 29, 2022

A business development expert says Hamilton’s proximity to an innovation corridor in Southern Ontario is the reason why the city is one of the hot beds for tech talent in North America. City of Hamilton consultant Karol Murillo says location has a lot to do with the municipality’s placing top 10 in the category along[…]

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‘We just can’t keep pace’: Does Calgary have a shortage of tech talent? – Calgary

‘We just can’t keep pace’: Does Calgary have a shortage of tech talent? – Calgary

in Apr 14, 2021

The landscape for employment is changing in Calgary. A downtown traditionally dominated by oil and gas is now seeing tech tenants moving in. “I think we’re on the dawn of something that’s going to really transform our city,” said Mary Moran, president and CEO of Calgary Economic Development. The agency is highlighting more than[…]

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Governor of Bank of Canada points to child care, education to help ease protracted employment recovery

Governor of Bank of Canada points to child care, education to help ease protracted employment recovery

in Feb 23, 2021

The governor of the Bank of Canada says governments could increase access to child care and reduce its cost to help the labour market rebound, and reduce the risk of long-term economic scarring. Tiff Macklem says making child care more affordable and available across the country would help more women return to the labour[…]

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Dalhousie University and faculty ratify collective agreement – Halifax

Dalhousie University and faculty ratify collective agreement – Halifax

in Feb 17, 2021

Dalhousie University and its faculty have ratified a tentative collective agreement after half a year of bargaining. The Dalhousie Board of Governors ratified the employment agreement last week after Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) members voted to accept the agreement in January. The agreement is a result of bargaining that occurs every few years to[…]

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Lethbridge students offered ‘world of choices’ at career forum for young women – Lethbridge

in Nov 06, 2019

Hundreds of young women from across the Lethbridge region are feeling inspired, after a career forum on Wednesday with industry leaders gave them a glimpse into a variety of diverse career paths. The World of Choices all-female career forum is organized by Junior Achievement Southern Alberta. This year marks the event’s 20th anniversary. Organizers say[…]

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Fire academy coming to Coaldale high school – Lethbridge

in Mar 27, 2019

At a press conference on Wednesday, Palliser Regional Schools announced that students in Grades 11 and 12 at Coaldale’s Kate Andrews High School will soon be able to participate in a fire academy. READ MORE: Lethbridge fire recruits near end of training: ‘I’ve pushed them very hard’ “It’s going to be a two-year program. Students[…]

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Hamilton teachers union boss wonders if province’s goal is an educational environment or crowd control – Hamilton

Hamilton teachers union boss wonders if province’s goal is an educational environment or crowd control – Hamilton

in Mar 19, 2019

[ad_1] The union representative for Hamilton’s public high school teachers says larger class sizes will not mean better education for students. Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) Local 21 President Dan Staples predicts the provincial government’s decision to increase average class sizes from 22-to-28 will be “very problematic.” READ MORE: TDSB memo says increased class[…]

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‘Tiny homes’ provide shelter, job skills for central Alberta First Nation

‘Tiny homes’ provide shelter, job skills for central Alberta First Nation

in Mar 18, 2019

[ad_1] After six months of hard work, eleven students officially graduated from a tiny home building program on the Montana First Nation south of Edmonton. The adults headed back to school in the fall of 2018. “We started on September 4th, classroom work,” student Phillip Cardinal explained. “So we have to get our tickets and[…]

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Ontario program to help students plan for jobs, adulthood, falling short: report

Ontario program to help students plan for jobs, adulthood, falling short: report

in Feb 26, 2019

[ad_1] TORONTO – A new report suggests Ontario schools are not doing enough to prepare students for jobs and adulthood. The report from advocacy group People For Education suggests a policy to support career and life planning for students from kindergarten through Grade 12 is falling short. READ MORE: Ontario government ‘absolutely committed’ to full-day[…]

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