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Funding Available Through the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to Support the Hiring and Training of First-Year Apprentices

Feb 7, 2023

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) is providing financial incentives — $5,000 or $10,000 grants — to employers who support the hiring and training of Level 1 apprentices in 39 Red Seal trades. Member companies with fewer than 500 employees can participate in the program. CAF will host a complimentary virtual…

OpenCircle Board of Directors Announce New Chief Executive Officer

Feb 6, 2023

The Board of Directors of OpenCircle (formerly Merit Contractors Association) is pleased to announce the appointment of Line Porfon to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Line brings more than 35 years of not-for-profit and public service and administrative experience to her new role; having served in various senior leadership…

Supervisor Training Program

Jan 2, 2023

Foremen and Supervisors are instrumental to the success of a construction project. While they are provided with the equipment, materials and personnel they need, they are too often left without the most important tool — the knowledge to manage, motivate and direct their team. STP provides valuable productivity, communication and…