Professional Development/Skills Training

July 30, 2008

Allison Rougeau: Negative perceptions of apprenticeship training need to change

This column is in response to a letter to the editor on July 16, 2008 entitled: Canadian apprenticeship system faces two more challenges.

July 30, 2008

Reader Response: Plan to split ironworker trade into three certificates meets with opposition

Here at Journal of Commerce, we asked readers, “Will splitting ironworker trades training into three specialized certificates benefit young apprentices?” Here’s what you had to say...

July 30, 2008

Stolen road construction equipment left on tracks derails CN train

A train derailment occurred east of Edmonton after a piece of road construction equipment was deliberately placed on railway tracks.

July 28, 2008

Gold Seal beefs up requirements for construction management certification

Recognizing that both the scope and complexity of construction management have increased dramatically over the past decade, the Gold Seal committee is beefing up requirements for certification.

July 23, 2008

WorkSafeBC blames Canada Line crane death on lack of operator training

Scathing reports into the death of a 22 year old crane operator blame a lack of training, among other factors, for contributing to the young man’s death, but recommend a fine rather than criminal charges.

July 9, 2008

Union members tackle issues facing apprenticeship system

Three union members tackled apprenticeships from their own corners at the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum’s 2008 conference recently held in Victoria.

June 18, 2008

Survey proves apprenticeship training still dominated by men

The 2007 National Apprenticeship Survey results were rolled out June 9 for more than 500 people attending the Canadian Apprentice Forum 2008 Conference in Victoria.

June 18, 2008

Quebec takes innovative steps to overcome skilled-labour shortage

Quebec is one of the few provinces in Canada making strides in its apprenticeship training programs and via new approaches, the province has been short-circuiting skill shortages.

June 16, 2008

Harper salutes graduates of Sarnia, Ontario apprenticeship program

The Sarnia Construction Association (SCA) recently had the highest-ranking Canadian official possible attend its annual construction association graduation when Prime Minister Stephen Harper walked through the banquet hall doors.

June 4, 2008

Construction industry alone can’t solve labour-demand dilemma, officials say

Canada's construction labour market is at its limit and with a need for 250,000 workers on the horizon, the industry cannot develop solutions on its own, construction officials say.