Skills Ontario Summer Camps Develop Skills, Career Awareness in Youth
This summer, nearly 400 students across the province are exploring future career options in the skilled trades and technologies at Skills Ontario Summer Camps.
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Volunteers Needed to Review NECA’s Project Management Online Training
NECA is developing a series of online courses based the project manager’s role and responsibilities, and seeks member feedback to ensure that these courses provide the maximum benefit to participants and their businesses. Time required: no more than an hour.
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BC Women in Trades Centre Opens
The newly created BC Centre for Women in the Trades is a two-year pilot project created with the help of the BC Federation of Labour in partnership with the BC Building Trades…
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Nominate Someone for a WiRE Woman of the Year Award
WiRE Women of Distinction Awards recognize and celebrate professional women working in the energy sector who go above and beyond business-as-usual, consistently demonstrate outstanding leadership, and have contributed significantly to the expansion and improvement of the power sector.
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Electrical Shock to Worker Results in $80,000 Fine
On March 31, 2015, two mobile maintenance technicians were tasked with changing a ballast in a Sault Ste Marie cafeteria.The task had been brought to their attention by work order issued by their employer stating that a light was out in the area. The employer is a company that provides property management services.
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Changes to Ontario’s Construction Lien Amendment Act Now in Effect
Amendments to the act include new prompt payment rules that will ensure Ontario construction businesses and workers get paid on time for the work they do.
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Federal Government Funds Trades Training in Alberta, BC, NWT
In late June the federal government signed agreements with Alberta, BC and the Northwest Territories that will top up existing investment plans by $754 million, for a total federal investment in jobs and skills training of $4.25 billion over six years.
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October 2-4: First Annual Work Proud Summit
This fall Women Building Futures will host its inaugural Work Proud Summit in Edmonton, Alberta. This event will assemble leaders, influencers, and change-makers who will share best practices for creating workplaces that meet the challenges of the next generation.
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New Online Quoting Tool for Manitoba Contractors
QuoteToMe is a new online tool that simplifies the quoting process for equipment and general tools by streamlining contractor communications with rental companies, and centralizing quote requests and quotes received.
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Siemens Enhances Its Digital Portfolio by Acquiring Building Robotics Inc.’s Workplace App Comfy
Building Robotics Inc. is a market leader in the fast growing digital workplace experience app domain.
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Philips Real Pros Contest Ramping Up
Since its launch mid-March, engagement in the Philips Real Pros Real Quality contest has been gaining momentum.
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Eaton Products, Expertise Support Skills Canada Competitions
Aspiring skilled trades participants recently descended on annual Skills Canada competitions that were recently held in Toronto and Edmonton.
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Timothy MacDonald of Ideal Supply Appointed to the Order of Canada
On June 29, 2018 the Governor General of Canada announced that Timothy E. MacDonald C.M. of Stratford, Ontario was appointed to the Order of Canada.
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Challenging Aspiring Electricians with Eaton Products at Skills Competitions
Aspiring skilled trades participants recently descended upon annual Skills Competitions held in Toronto and Edmonton.
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July 25: WiRE Toronto & 20/20 Catalyst Networking Event July 2018 — Women Only
Join WiRE and partners 20/20 Catalysts Program and the Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario on July 25 in Toronto for a WiRE Networking Meetup focused on indigenous clean energy. Guest Speaker: Cherie L. Brant, Practice Group Chair, First Nations/Native American, for Dickinson Wright LLP…
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Federal Government and Nova Scotia to Offer Solar Power Incentives
A new program launched by Nova Scotia with federal government support will provide rebates of up to 30% off the purchase and installation costs of rooftop solar-electricity systems. The program is expected to make solar power more affordable and accessible for at least 2,000 households over the next four years…
