Did You Know?

"There are not enough trades people globally to supply the need. And the attrition rates are ahead of the hiring rates. So it’s a big problem...and it takes vision to hire four years in advance of your needs, or longer. Because it takes four years to develop a skilled trades person.” – Quote from Dave Santi, Dofasco Inc. Source: www.cbc.ca/news/background/work/apprenticeship.html

Women are gaining ground in apprenticeship training, and in 2005, they accounted for almost 1 out of every 10 people who registered for training.
Source: Statistics Canada

The construction industry will have to replace more than 3,800 (or 15% of) retiring electricians in Ontario in the next 10 years. Source: Construction Sector Council

The Durham Region Home Builders’ Association launched the RenoMark® program in Durham Region. The RenoMark® program provides consumers with a great place to start their search for a professional renovator. The goal of the program is to differentiate professional renovator members from non-member renovators and inspire consumer confidence.
Source: www.drhba.com

Mike Holmes – Mike Holmes, best known as host of the HDTV series “Holmes on Homes” started The Holmes Foundation in 2006. The Holmes Foundation provides information on careers in the building trades and will offer scholarships and bursaries to students pursuing training in these trades. In early November 2007, the Holmes Foundation announced its first “Make It Right” scholarship winners. These two students are enrolled in a residential construction program in a Canadian college. Commencing this year The Holmes Foundation will award two Employer Incentives annually. For more information visit: www.holmesonhomes.com

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