Ford Announcing Train to Waterloo Region for High Paying jobs

[Momo26]

Anyone have the firewall free version?

https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-...04af1.html

[bravado]

I think you might have read the headline wrong.

The Ontario government has announced $12.9 million in funding to prepare 50,000 people in Waterloo Region for “good-paying jobs” in high-demand sectors. 


Premier Doug Ford, who visited AirBoss Rubber Solutions in Kitchener to announce the investment, he said will help people find roles in construction, manufacturing, skilled trades, education and health innovation.

The investment is part of the province’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream, which was recently increased to $2.5 billion to support workers facing economic uncertainty as a result of U.S. tariffs.

“The investments we are announcing today will help more than 50,000 workers and students in Waterloo Region get the skills and training they need to remain on the job, no matter what comes our way from President Trump’s tariffs,” said Ford.

“By making sure people have the tools and training to succeed, we’re protecting paycheques, supporting local employers and building a stronger, more competitive Ontario economy.”
Ford added Canadians need to use every tool in their tool box to push back against Trump’s tariffs.
“President Trump is taking direct aim at our economy, targeting workers and businesses,” he said.
“That’s why our government is doubling down on our plan to protect Ontario, so we can stand up to President Trump’s tariffs and anything else that threatens our province for decades to come.”
From modular housing construction and medical life sciences to elevator mechanics and the Canadian Tooling and Machining Association, the province will fund 10 local companies in sectors that have been impacted or targeted by U.S. tariffs:

• The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association is receiving $2.25 million to deliver experiential work placements in the precision metalworking industry, including youth from underrepresented groups.
  
• AirBoss Rubber Solutions is receiving $829,000 to upskill workers with training in forklift operation and other key skills.
  
• Blue Branch is receiving $1.66 million to train youth and newcomers in modular housing construction through a six-week program in Cambridge.
  
• Medical Innovation Xchange (MIX) is receiving $1.5 million to upskill participants in the life science and innovation sectors through hands-on training, mentorship and lab experience in partnership with the University of Waterloo.
  
• Grand Valley Construction Association is receiving about $1.49 million to provide participants in Waterloo, Brant and Wellington with safety training and professional development, followed by job placements.
  
• Knowledgehook is receiving about $1.48 million to improve math skills for students and educators from kindergarten to Grade 12, helping build a future-ready workforce.
  
• Delta Elevator Company Ltd. is receiving about $1.16 million to enhance the Elevating Devices Mechanic Apprenticeship with advanced electrical training for apprentices.
  
• Advance Millwrights Inc. is receiving $1 million to help staff achieve Canadian Welding Bureau and Technical Standards and Safety Authority certifications through instruction and hands-on training.
  
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 804 is receiving $832,000 to support new apprentices through classroom instruction, certifications and mentored job placements in the Waterloo area.
  
• The Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) is receiving $723,600 to expand its Group Sponsorship Grant program, which will help new apprentices and employers across nine skilled trades.
  

“Our government is taking strong, decisive action to build and protect the future of Ontario’s workforce,” said David Piccini, minister of labour, immigration, training and skills development.
“We continue to face global economic challenges and these investments will help tens of thousands of people gain the in-demand skills and experience they need to succeed, while supporting local employers and strengthening our economy for years to come.”

[tomh009]

Yeah. While training is good, I briefly hoped for a GO announcement!