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 right...
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...
Feb 23, 2017 | EDCNS, Manufacturing, Midland, Penetanguishene, Skilled Trades
Midland/Penetanguishene Mirror, February 23, 2017. A United Voice in North Simcoe: Businesses, economic development group get together to advertise 110 open jobs at local manufacturers. Difficulties facing the manufacturing sector in Ontario have been well-documented....
Nov 2, 2016 | County of Simcoe, Manufacturing, Skilled Trades
The County of Simcoe, during the Economic Developers Association of Canada’s 48th Annual Conference in Saskatoon SK, was awarded one Marketing Canada Award: “Skilled Trades Expo” Other Promotion – Events submission. The Economic Developers...
Feb 1, 2016 | County of Simcoe, Skilled Trades
Midhurst/January 27, 2016 – The County of Simcoe, in partnership with the Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board (SMWDB) and Employment Ontario service providers, is hosting the first ever On-line Job Fair in Simcoe County and Muskoka to connect employers to local...
