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Government of Canada announces new partnership to create at least 4,000 apprenticeships across Canada

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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To date, the Government has invested over $393million in 19 projects that will enable SMEs to create over 42,000 new apprenticeship positions across Canada.

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  • To date, the Government has invested over $393million in 19 projects that will enable SMEs to create over 42,000 new apprenticeship positions across Canada.
  • We need more women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized Canadians and other traditionally marginalized people to get into the skilled trades.
  • On October 12, the Government of Canada launched two calls for proposals that close on December 1, 2022.
  • There are more than 195,000 SMEs in Canada who work in the eligible Red Seal trades.

Government of Canada announces new partnership to create at least 5,200 more apprenticeships in Atlantic Canada

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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This includes a minimum of 1,190 first-year apprentices from equity-deserving groups such as women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people and racialized people.

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  • This includes a minimum of 1,190 first-year apprentices from equity-deserving groups such as women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people and racialized people.
  • To date, the Government has invested $306million in 15 projects that will enable SMEs to create over 32,000 new apprenticeship positions across Canada.
  • Our Government is focused on promoting and retaining hardworking Canadians in the skilled trades through the Apprenticeship START Plus Project, which will create thousands ofopportunities for first-year apprentices across Atlantic Canada.
  • That's why we're creating thousands of apprenticeships here in Nova Scotia and across Atlantic Canada, so more people can learn a trade, while they earn living.

Government of Canada invests to help Canadians enter skilled trades

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Approximately 700,000 skilled trades workers are expected to retire in Canada by 2028, creating an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more.That is why the Government of Canada is making targeted investments to remove barriers and get more Canadians the apprenticeship training they need to build good, well-paying careers in the skilled trades.

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  • Approximately 700,000 skilled trades workers are expected to retire in Canada by 2028, creating an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more.That is why the Government of Canada is making targeted investments to remove barriers and get more Canadians the apprenticeship training they need to build good, well-paying careers in the skilled trades.
  • This project will support youth with disabilities to overcome barriers to relevant training and meaningful employment within the skilled trades.
  • That's why we're investing in projects like GRiT and other initiatives across Canada that are helping to create a strong, skilled and diverse workforce in the trades."
  • In Canada, young women continue to be less likely to express interest in a career in the skilled trades.

Government of Canada helps to create more than 25,000 apprenticeship positions across Canada

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Monday, May 30, 2022
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The Government of Canada is investing close to $247 million in 13 projects that will enable small and medium-sized employers (SMEs) to offer apprenticeship training opportunities.

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  • The Government of Canada is investing close to $247 million in 13 projects that will enable small and medium-sized employers (SMEs) to offer apprenticeship training opportunities.
  • The Government's investment today will create more than 25,000 new apprenticeship positions across Canada.
  • Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough
    "The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is extremely pleased with the government's investments in apprenticeship.
  • --Executive Director of the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, France Daviault
    Approximately 700,000 skilled trades workers are expected to retire in Canada by 2028.

Educators and Manufacturers Get Hands-On with Innovative Training Technology at NJMEP's National Apprenticeship Week Event

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Located in Bellmawr, New Jersey, industry leaders,educators, andrepresentativesfrom the state will be visiting throughout the day toexperiencethe latest inmanufacturing training technology.

Key Points: 
  • Located in Bellmawr, New Jersey, industry leaders,educators, andrepresentativesfrom the state will be visiting throughout the day toexperiencethe latest inmanufacturing training technology.
  • "We're thrilled to be celebrating National Apprenticeship Weekwith each of the specific groups that play a direct role in bridgingthe skills gap.
  • Mdeway continued, "National Apprenticeship Week is the perfect time toremember the real value ofRegisteredApprenticeships.
  • 2021 is the 7th annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) and will take place between November 15 21.

Statement by the Prime Minister on World Youth Skills Day

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, July 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Youth Skills Day:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Youth Skills Day:
    "Young people in Canada and around the world are engaged, resourceful, and resilient.
  • "Today, on World Youth Skills Day , we rededicate ourselves to making sure all young people can have access to training, education, and meaningful work experience to build the skills they need to succeed.
  • "Young Canadians have faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic because of a decrease in available jobs, internships, and community service opportunities.
  • This included supporting tens of thousands of additional job placements through the Student Work Placement Program, the Canada Summer Jobs program, and the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

New advisory committee to promote well-paying careers in skilled trades for young Canadians

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Friday, August 16, 2019
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the creation of a new advisory committee to help promote apprenticeships and skilled trades across Canada.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the creation of a new advisory committee to help promote apprenticeships and skilled trades across Canada.
  • The advisory committee currently includes the following members, with further announcements to come:
    The advisory committee will lay the groundwork for a national campaign to encourage apprenticeships and promote the skilled trades as a career of choice.
  • In Budget 2019, the Government of Canada announced $6 million over two years to create a national campaign to promote skilled trades to young people.
  • Young women continue to be less likely than young men to express interest in a career in the skilled trades.