Dozens of people will benefit from provincial funding designed to help them prepare for careers in the skilled trades.
Queens Park announced on Tuesday that it has granted over $2.2-million to three Windsor organizations. They are St. Clair College, Women's Enterprise Skills Training (WEST) of Windsor, and the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers.
"Ontario's future depends on having the skilled workers needed to build it," said Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini. "Our government is taking action by expanding opportunities for people in Windsor to start rewarding careers in the skilled trades."
WEST of Windsor is receiving over $1.56-million to train 60 women through the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program.
St. Clair College has received over $641,000 for the expansion of skilled trades training, including a program that will train 20 people, mainly from underrepresented groups, for careers in tool and die making.
The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers is getting $53,720 through the Apprenticeship Capital Grant to purchase robotic surveying and monitoring technology.
"By investing in hands-on apprenticeship training, modern equipment and pathways into in-demand careers, we are helping more people, including women, youth and other underrepresented groups, develop the skills employers need while strengthening Ontario's workforce for the future," said Piccini.
