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  • Glazier

    The term "glazier" defines a person having the knowledge, training, and abilities to prepare, install, replace, and service glass and related components and products in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. A glazier may perform these job duties on buildings and other structures and on vehicles, furniture, and other products. Glaziers... More >

  • Apprenticeship Completion Grant

    The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a $2,000 taxable cash grant designed to encourage apprentices registered in a designated Red Seal trade to complete their apprenticeship program and receive their certification. Eligibility is retroactive to January 1, 2009. The completion grant will be offered to apprentices who complete their training,... More >

  • Tilesetter

    The title "tilesetter" defines a person who, because of his or her knowledge, training, and abilities, is capable of covering, repairing, and decorating exterior and interior walls, floors, swimming pools, saunas, and other surfaces using ceramic, mosaics, marble and quarry tile, slate, stone or granite slabs, or terrazzo. Tilesetters read... More >

  • Ironworker (Reinforcing)

    Ironworkers (reinforcing) cut, bend, lay out, place and weld reinforcing steel rods, welded wire fabric and composite materials in a wide variety of poured concrete products and structures such as buildings, highways, bridges, stadiums and towers. They also place and stress various post-tensioning systems in structures such as parking garages,... More >

  • Grant for Students from Low Income Families

    Under this grant, students from low-income families who qualify for a federal student loan and meet the specific grant eligibility requirements will receive $250 per month of study. This grant is available for all years of a university undergraduate, college, or trade school program. Delivered by: Human Resources and Skills... More >

  • Cook

    A cook is a fully qualified tradesperson who is able to: prepare, cook and present a wide variety of foods efficiently and according to industry standards; be thoroughly familiar with safety requirements, safe work practices and health regulations pertaining to food preparation and service. Cooks generally are employed in restaurants,... More >

  • What is the Youth Employment Strategy?

    The Government of Canada created the Youth Employment Strategy (YES) to help young Canadians (aged 15 to 30) obtain career information, develop skills, find good jobs and stay employed. In some cases, the Government of Canada funds employers and community organizations to hire youth and help them gain practical work... More >

  • Study Tips

    Everyone has different strategies and tips that help them study and complete assignments. Whether you thrive on pressure or carefully plan everything in advance, the tips outlined below will help you achieve your ultimate studying potential. 1. Keep up with your readings and assignments. It can be hard to catch... More >