Ontario At Work

Ontario is investing in the next generation of skilled tradespeople, upgrading apprenticeship training facilities across the Greater Toronto Area so the tools workers train on match the tools they'll use on the job.

This $1.75 million investment modernizes training centres and equips apprentices with hands-on experience on industry-current equipment, building a workforce ready for today's job sites from day one.

Learn more:https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007515/ontario-expanding-access-to-apprenticeship-training-across-the-gta

Skills Canada - Ontario

Want to learn more about your rights as an employee under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)?

📢 Join our upcoming ESA webinar to better understand your rights as an employee.

🗓️ Date: May 28, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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We’re back with another free webinar to help employers learn about their obligations under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA).

📢 Webinar: ESA Overview for Employers
🗓️ Date: May 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Apprentices in Northern Ontario should not have to travel hours just to write their exams.

Apprentices are up to 16% more likely to pass their exams as soon as they complete their training.

That’s why the new exam testing centre in Kenora will help remove costly and time-consuming barriers for apprentices, while supporting the beginning of their careers in the skilled trades.

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007469/ontario-expands-access-to-skilled-trades-certification-in-northern-ontario

Do you know a Get SET learner whose hard work led to meaningful employment or a rewarding apprenticeship opportunity?

The Council of the Federation Literacy Award (COFLA) recognizes adult learners who used education and skills training to build a brighter future for themselves and their families.

Nominations close on June 5: https://www.ontario.ca/page/nominate-literacy-leader

Ontario is expanding access to careers in the skilled trades in Northern Ontario.

The new exam testing centre in Kenora will help local apprentices write their exams closer to home, reducing costly delays while helping build a stronger Northern workforce.

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007469/ontario-expands-access-to-skilled-trades-certification-in-northern-ontario

This year, the Council of the Federation Literacy Award (COFLA) will recognize a Get SET learner who used their education and skills training to build a rewarding career and find meaningful employment.

Know someone whose story deserves recognition?

📅 Nominate them by June 5: https://www.ontario.ca/page/nominate-literacy-leader

Graduating this spring?

Whether you’re entering the workforce or exploring next steps, there are resources available to help you get started.

Employment Ontario can support you with job search assistance, career planning, skills training and connections to employers at no cost!

👉 Learn more: https://www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario

Thinking about a career in the skilled trades?

An apprenticeship combines paid, hands‑on work with in‑class training with support from professional tradespeople.

It’s a hands‑on path that builds real skills and leads to in‑demand careers across Ontario.

Learn more: https://www.ontario.ca/page/apprenticeship-ontario?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fon-at-work-en%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F671957837

Xinyu Tao and Xiantai Luo of The Woodlands Secondary School are the winners of Ontario’s 2026 Youth Video Contest: Safety in the Workplace!

Their video has been selected to represent Ontario in the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety’s National Youth Video Contest.

Congratulations to Xinyu and Xiantai on this outstanding achievement!

🔗 Watch the winning video: https://vimeo.com/1169014067?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci