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Salary by Position: Industrial Lighting Fixture Manufacturing
This graph shows average salary by position for industrial lighting fixture manufacturing. In comparison to wire and cable manufacturing, the gaps in compensation aren’t quite as pronounced.
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February 14, 2025 The Investments in Training Equipment funding stream, part of the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy, helps unions and training providers improve the quality of training through the purchase of equipment and materials that meet the latest industry standards, or by investing in new technology needed to train workers in the Red Seal trades. These…
Registered Apprenticeships Declined from 2015 to 2016
In 2016, 417,300 individuals were registered in apprenticeship programs in Canada, down from 455,900 in 2015.
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A little over a decade ago, the introduction of LED lighting seemed to transform commercial lighting overnight. Now we’re seeing it happen again. This time, connectivity and big data are driving the change, creating a profound shift in how new commercial lighting is evaluated, specified and approved.
Top 22 Changes You Need to Know About in the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code
The new electrical code includes several changes to support electrical workers in the safe installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems. It came into effect on January 1, 2020.
Salary by Position: Industrial Lighting Fixture Manufacturing
This graph shows average salary by position for industrial lighting fixture manufacturing. In comparison to wire and cable manufacturing, the gaps in compensation aren’t quite as pronounced.
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy Investments in Training Equipment from 2022 & 2023 Call for Proposals
February 14, 2025 The Investments in Training Equipment funding stream, part of the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy, helps unions and training providers improve the quality of training through the purchase of equipment and materials that meet the latest industry standards, or by investing in new technology needed to train workers in the Red Seal trades. These…
Registered Apprenticeships Declined from 2015 to 2016
In 2016, 417,300 individuals were registered in apprenticeship programs in Canada, down from 455,900 in 2015.
IoT Security and Connected LED Lighting Networks: The Good News, The Bad News and the Way Forward
A little over a decade ago, the introduction of LED lighting seemed to transform commercial lighting overnight. Now we’re seeing it happen again. This time, connectivity and big data are driving the change, creating a profound shift in how new commercial lighting is evaluated, specified and approved.
Top 22 Changes You Need to Know About in the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code
The new electrical code includes several changes to support electrical workers in the safe installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems. It came into effect on January 1, 2020.
Salary by Position: Industrial Lighting Fixture Manufacturing
This graph shows average salary by position for industrial lighting fixture manufacturing. In comparison to wire and cable manufacturing, the gaps in compensation aren’t quite as pronounced.
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy Investments in Training Equipment from 2022 & 2023 Call for Proposals
February 14, 2025 The Investments in Training Equipment funding stream, part of the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy, helps unions and training providers improve the quality of training through the purchase of equipment and materials that meet the latest industry standards, or by investing in new technology needed to train workers in the Red Seal trades. These…
Registered Apprenticeships Declined from 2015 to 2016
In 2016, 417,300 individuals were registered in apprenticeship programs in Canada, down from 455,900 in 2015.
IoT Security and Connected LED Lighting Networks: The Good News, The Bad News and the Way Forward
A little over a decade ago, the introduction of LED lighting seemed to transform commercial lighting overnight. Now we’re seeing it happen again. This time, connectivity and big data are driving the change, creating a profound shift in how new commercial lighting is evaluated, specified and approved.
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Saskatchewan Investing in Skills Training
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New Skilled Trades and Technology Building for the New Saskatchewan Polytechnic Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon Campus Proceeding to Request for Proposals
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New Brunswick Legislation Introduced to Support Interprovincial Labour Mobility
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