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Saluting Exceptional Employers

McGuinty Government Supports Apprenticeship Training

NEWS

May 15, 2012

Sixteen Ontario employers are being recognized for their dedication to training the next generation of skilled workers.

The annual Minister's Awards for Apprenticeship Training celebrate employers that show leadership in training apprentices, support the apprenticeship training system, and promote careers in skilled trades. From these 16 nominees, four will be announced in June as 2012 winners:

  • Action Refrigeration Mechanical and Electrical, Timmins
  • Bergeron Electric Limited, Cornwall
  • Brian Hayes Plumbing, Oshawa
  • Cementation Canada Inc., North Bay
  • Gem Campbell Terrazzo & Tile Inc., North York
  • Fred Hook Ltd., Midland
  • Garderie Soleil, North Bay
  • Hudson's Auto Centre Ltd., Walkerton
  • Kellogg Canada Inc., Belleville
  • Ken Leighton Ltd., Trenton
  • Mill-Fab, Belleville
  • Naylor Group Inc., Oakville
  • Merlo Electric Inc., Hamilton
  • Pure NV Salon & Spa, Hamilton
  • Steelcraft Inc., Stratford
  • Wilderness Environmental Services, Sault Ste. Marie

Recognizing employers and helping apprentices is part of the McGuinty government's plan to create jobs, grow the economy and help every Ontarian succeed.

QUOTES

“Our apprenticeship system is a key part of our economy. By training apprentices, these exceptional employers are building the skilled workforce we need to compete."
— Glen Murray, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities

QUICK FACTS

  • There are more than 120,000 apprentices learning a skilled trade today – 60,000 more than in 2002-03.
  • New annual apprenticeship registrations have grown to over 30,000 in 2011-12 from 17,100 in 2002-03.
  • This is the 10th year of the awards, with more than 200 employers nominated since 2002.

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