Welcome message from Sandy Smiles, Tradeability Project Officer

We welcome you to our first edition of tradeability.ca Quarterly. These newsletters will provide you with a snapshot of what’s happening in the trades in Ontario, with information specific to Durham Region.

Durham, like many other regions in Ontario, will continue to face challenges in years to come because of a shortage of skilled workers, particularly in the building and service sector trades.  Plans to improve highways and related infrastructure, build new health facilities, accommodate new and expanding industries, and house the projected growth in our population are just some examples where we will rely heavily on having a ready supply of skilled trades people.  Failure to develop our local talent and utilize our existing labour force will leave us increasingly vulnerable.

We value your feedback and comments about the trades and we would like to hear from you.  If you would like to submit articles, news or events or would like us to include other information in these newsletters please contact me by phone 905-666-3620 or toll free 1-800-483-4845 or if you prefer by e-mail to sandy@tradeability.ca. If you would like to be removed from the subscription list for these newsletters, please click here.

Cheers!
Sandy Smiles

Durham Region Local Training Board
420 Green Street, Suite 105, Whitby, ON L1N 8R1
Phone: 905-666-3620 Toll Free: 1-800-483-4845
Website: www.tradeability.ca E-mail: sandy@tradeability.ca

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Coming Up

Visit our booth at Autofest, Lakeview Park, Oshawa on August 25 & 26, 2007 and meet us in person.

Our Fall issue, coming in October, will include some commonly asked questions that we receive and our responses.