Today’s graduates are facing challenging times; they have been in school for most of their lives, have little to no work experience in their field of expertise and a large number of graduates may be facing years of financial responsibility before their student loans have been cleared.

Source: http://www.unionizedlabour.ca/the-trades/bring-skilled-trades-and-technologies-to-education-discussion

Trades Today, Ontario College of Trades Magazine, Fall 2015

“We have a lot of work to do in terms of educating young people on where the jobs are available,” said Nour Hachem, project manager for pre-apprenticeship at St. Clair College. “We need to help young people adapt to industries that we’re now projecting to grow.”

Hachem added that it’s important to attract women to the growing professions in Windsor, which includes the skilled trades and jobs such as engineering.

Source: http://blogs.windsorstar.com/news/engineering-health-care-strong-sectors-for-young-graduates-statscan

The Canadian Society of Safety Engineering is pleased to announce that submissions are now being accepted for the 2015 OHSE Bursary Program.

Linamar Corporation, a diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products, will provide $500,000 to Conestoga College to support a new scholarship program for students pursuing education in preparation for careers in industrial skilled trades.

Those with a genuine interest in trades-related improvements, serving and protecting the public interest, enhancing consumer protection and increasing trade productivity are encouraged to apply for membership on one of the various boards.

Skills Ontario Industrial Mechanic Millwright Tech Chair Craig Brazil has just returned from the 43rd running of Worldskills competition in Sao Paulo Brazil. Craig was the Chief Expert in the Industrial Mechanic Millwright (IMM) competition; his competition had 8 competitors from all four corners of the globe.

Join us in congratulating fourteen exceptional students as they continue their education in the skilled trades and technologies!