TRADES TODAY |Volume 3 Edition 1 | Spring 2016
Brought to you by Ontario College of Trades.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Skilled trades in demand 
Canada will face a skilled labour shortage over the next decade due to retirements. Tradespeople can play a huge role in helping promote their own trades and the industry. Read the full story on pg. 6 to find out more, including which trades will be in demand.
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Monument to celebrate tradespeople 
Tradespeople and their contributions will be celebrated through the creation of a new monument in Ottawa. Learn more about this historic project, scheduled for unveiling in 2017, by reading the story on pg. 8.
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Preparing youth for trades careers 
The majority of Ontario parents say they would support their child’s choice to pursue a trades career, says a new poll. Learn more about how today’s youth can prepare to be the skilled workforce of tomorrow on pg. 10.
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Connecting apprentices & employers
HireWithConfidence.ca is the College’s new pilot project aimed at connecting employers and employees.The job bank is currently being tested as a potential future portal for Ontarians.
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