Ontario Investing Nearly $3.9 Million to Train More Women for Careers in the Skilled Trades

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Source: Ontario - Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Date: 2026-09-02 16:30:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Labour, Education, Social Services, Economy]

The Ontario government is investing nearly $3.9 million through the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund Training Stream across four training projects to prepare more than 310 women for careers in the skilled trades. The funded organizations include Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region receiving $2,000,048 for 42 survivors of gender-based violence, The Redwood receiving $914,110 for 100 survivors, the Canadian Association of Women in Construction receiving $459,675 for 120 women in supervisory and project management roles, and the Metro Labour Education and Skills Training Centre receiving $496,153 to support 50 women in career advancement. This round incorporates enhanced risk management, transparency regarding registered lobbyists, and longer-term outcome tracking at three, six, and 12 months based on recommendations from the Auditor General's 2025 program review.

Ontario Investing $1.9 Million to Build a Strong Nuclear Supply Chain and Workforce

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Date: 2026-09-01 18:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Energy, Economy, Labour, Industry, Infrastructure]

The Ontario government is investing nearly $1.9 million through the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program to fund a two-year strategic study led by the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI). Titled 'Strengthening Ontario's Nuclear Supply Chain: A Strategic Study to Enable Clean Energy Growth', the project will map the domestic nuclear supply chain, identify workforce and manufacturing gaps, and develop recommendations to support major nuclear build-outs across the province. These projects include the Darlington and Bruce nuclear station refurbishments, the construction of the G7's first grid-scale Small Modular Reactor at Darlington, and new generation opportunities at the Wesleyville and Bruce C sites. The broader nuclear expansion is projected to support up to 150,000 workers, generate over $800 billion in additional GDP, and meet escalating domestic and international clean energy demands.

Ontario Investing $4.8 Million to Protect and Train Workers in Simcoe and Surrounding Area

Source: Ontario - Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Date: 2026-08-25 15:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Labour, Economy, Agriculture, Healthcare, Social Services]

The Ontario government is investing over $4.8 million through the sixth round of the Skills Development Fund Training Stream across three projects in Simcoe and surrounding areas to train 400 workers and jobseekers for careers in skilled trades, agriculture, and long-term care. Blue Door Support Service is receiving $3,637,864 to help 200 vulnerable, unemployed, and unhoused jobseekers in York, Durham, and Peel regions through its Construct program. Botree Inc. is receiving $813,700 to train 125 women and underrepresented groups for frontline healthcare roles in long-term care facilities. The Karma Project Community Food Co-Operative Inc. is receiving $417,000 to provide 75 at-risk youth with technical training and mentorship for agricultural careers.