Apprenticeship

High school and post-secondary students from across the province rose to the challenge at this year’s Skills Ontario Competition.

A Q&A with Melissa Young, CEO and Registrar of Skilled Trades Ontario on efforts to modernize the apprenticeship program in Ontario.

Full-day event consisted of speakers, an employer panel and breakout sessions to explore the best ways to leverage apprenticeship to better help employers retain and recruit staff.

High school and post-secondary students from across the province rose to the challenge at this year’s Skills Ontario Competition.

More students will be able to enter the skilled trades faster while still earning their high-school diploma.

Business owners Matt and Morgan Robertson encourage staff to grow their skills through the Horticultural Technician Apprenticeship Program.

Over the last year of the COVID-19 pandemic, these amazing apprentices refused to be deterred as they continued along their chosen pathway throughout a very challenging time.

I believe you can put an actual dollar figure on the value of education.

The apprenticeship team gained valuable intelligence from the group of enthusiastic professionals representing a wide variety of horticulture and landscape sectors that were in attendance.

I have personally observed many people who's lives and careers have benefited from the Apprenticeship Program.