New training opportunities specific to the construction industry.
The province is creating a new virtual training hub to help construction supervisors acquire the skills needed to mentor and train their fellow workers.
An online job bank is also being developed that will help laid-off and unemployed workers find jobs in the industry.
The Ontario government is providing $3 million to create the hub.
“Construction workers build the houses we call home, the hospitals that care for us and the communities where we come together,” said Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development. “There is a growing demand for these skilled workers, and our government is proud to invest, helping more workers start and build their careers in this in-demand sector.”
Merit Ontario, an organization that supports contractors who employ both unionized and non-unionized workers, will develop and run the virtual training and resource hub.
