Apr 10, 2019 | EDCNS, Education, Manufacturing, Skilled Trades
A new government funded pre-apprenticeship program is helping train more skilled trades workers and fill the many manufacturing job openings across North Simcoe. Georgian College, with the help of the Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe (EDCNS), managed...
Mar 8, 2019 | County of Simcoe, Skilled Trades
Midhurst/March 8, 2019 – Economic development partners from across Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka are calling on local businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs working in the skilled trades to participate as exhibitors in the 4th annual Simcoe...
Feb 28, 2019 | Education, Skilled Trades
Are you 16 years of age or older, a Canadian Citizen or a landed immigrant, and not already registered as an apprentice? This program may be for you! The 32-week program is free to qualified candidates. It offers academic upgrading, job readiness skills, and trade...
Dec 17, 2018 | EDCNS, Manufacturing, North Simcoe, Skilled Trades
Many manufacturers in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay and Tiny are in a position to grow their businesses, but the majority are struggling to find the skilled labourers needed to make it happen. “We want to expand our business, but we can’t do to the fact we can’t find...
Sep 6, 2018 | Education, Midland, Skilled Trades
Approximately 200 new students walked into the Robbert Hartog Midland Campus of Georgian College for orientation day Tuesday. Students were given a free breakfast before attending an assembly and then breaking into study groups. “Skilled trades are in big demand...
Feb 12, 2018 | Education, Skilled Trades
Are you 16 years of age or older, a Canadian Citizen or a landed immigrant, and not already registered as an apprentice? This program may be for you! The 35-week program is free to qualified candidates. It offers academic upgrading, job readiness skills, and trade...
