As the province faces a historic skilled trades shortage, Oxford County is taking measures to attract and retain workers. The Oxford County Career Expo will bring together job seekers and employers. Organizers hope the job fair will help address what they call a “chronic skill and labour shortage” by persuading
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Amid a historic skilled trade’s shortage, Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government has promised money for projects and programs designed to tackle stigma, spark interest in parents and lure students into what they say are “exciting and lucrative careers.” Labour Minister Monte McNaughton (MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex) says while his government is making
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A free, 16-week course teaching brick and masonry skills to young people will begin in May thanks to a $183,000 investment from the province. Read More
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Fanshawe College’s skilled trades faculty got a major boost Friday thanks to a $2-million donation the school is calling the largest individual gift in its history. Read More