Mark your calendars we host our Apprenticeship Forum for Employers on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: CEO of Skilled Trades Ontario Candice White.
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Merit Ontario for Training focuses on future-ready training, offering e-learning and custom training programs for the construction industry. Catering to all employer sizes, their innovative solutions are designed to meet the dynamic needs of today's and tomorrow’s market, ensuring flexible and effective training and employment strategies.
Merit Ontario for Apprentices provides comprehensive support for apprentices and employers, from orientation to job placement, simplifying the journey.
Discover your next career! Merit Ontario for Jobs is the ultimate hub for careers in construction. Whether seeking apprenticeships or aiming to enhance your skills through self-paced training, our user-friendly site makes your job hunt efficient and effective.
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Preparing Ontario Apprentices for Success on Their Certificate of Qualification Exams MISSISSAUGA, ONT., September 30, 2026 – For years, apprentices have balanced demanding work schedules, classroom learning, and personal commitments while building their careers in the skilled trades. Yet one significant challenge remains for many: preparing for the Certificate of Qualification and Red Seal examination. To […]
With more than 90,000 construction workers projected to leave the industry through retirement by 2034, Ontario is racing to renew its workforce. For Glenda Rahn, Director of Workforce Development at Merit Ontario, recruiting young people is only the first step: the real test is training them, retaining them and helping them reach certification. Ontario’s construction […]
Merit Ontario’s event focuses on workforce retention, mentorship and practical employer solutions MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 30, 2026 /CNW/ — As construction employers across Ontario face growing skilled labour shortages, workforce retirements and increased competition for talent, Merit Ontario is bringing industry leaders together to explore practical solutions at the 2026 Apprenticeship Forum for Employers on November 18 […]
Each year, the construction industry recognizes Construction Safety Week, a time to reinforce one of the most important values on any jobsite: safety. More than just a campaign, it’s a collective effort to raise awareness, share best practices, and strengthen safety culture across the industry. The message is simple: everyone deserves to go home safe […]
