November 4, 2020
Living expenses covered for apprentices
The Ontario government recently announced an additional $75 million in funding over the next two years to help apprentices cover living expenses during their in-class training.
The government is also appointing a five-member Skilled Trades Panel to provide advice and recommendations to the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) on developing a new approach to training and certification.
The announcement was made by Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development on Oct. 7.
Apprentices in Ontario also have access to funding that supports those who are ineligible for Employment Insurance while attending in-class training, as well a recently-introduced Tools Grant that varies depending on industry sector.
The new Skilled Trades Panel, chaired by Michael Sherrard, will provide advice and recommendations to the Minister on the replacement of the Ontario College of Trades with a new approach to providing services, including compliance with compulsory training and certification requirements. The panel will also provide guidance on the criteria and process used to make decisions on the classification and training for the trades.
The government is also appointing a five-member Skilled Trades Panel to provide advice and recommendations to the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) on developing a new approach to training and certification.
The announcement was made by Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development on Oct. 7.
Apprentices in Ontario also have access to funding that supports those who are ineligible for Employment Insurance while attending in-class training, as well a recently-introduced Tools Grant that varies depending on industry sector.
The new Skilled Trades Panel, chaired by Michael Sherrard, will provide advice and recommendations to the Minister on the replacement of the Ontario College of Trades with a new approach to providing services, including compliance with compulsory training and certification requirements. The panel will also provide guidance on the criteria and process used to make decisions on the classification and training for the trades.