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APPRENTICESHIP SCHOLARSHIP
October 29, 2025

APPLY NOW – $1000 APPRENTICESHIP SCHOLARSHIP! Merit Ontario is awarding two $1000 scholarships to registered Apprentices in our group sponsor. Don’t miss out on this opportunity, apply today! Click Here to Apply

Merit Ontario Partners with North American Trade School to Support Welding Program
October 7, 2025

Creating Opportunities in Ontario’s Skilled Trades Merit Ontario for Training is proud to announce a new partnership with North American Trade School (NATS), Brampton Campus, to sponsor their Welding Program. This collaboration aims to provide students with hands-on training and career opportunities in the growing skilled trades sector. Hands-On Welding Training for Career Success The […]

Merit for Jobs
July 14, 2025

Real People. Real Support. Built for Construction. Hiring in construction isn’t easy. Between no-shows, unqualified applicants, and resumes that don’t match the role, employers often feel stuck. That’s where Merit for Jobs makes a real difference. Merit for Jobs is a free recruitment service from Merit Ontario, built specifically for the construction industry. Whether you’re […]

How Apprenticeship Works in Ontario
July 14, 2025

A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Career in the Skilled Trades What Is an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a hands-on training program that lets you earn while you learn. You gain real workplace experience while also studying in a classroom setting. It’s a proven way to build your career in the skilled trades. This guide […]

The Construction Edge Program
July 14, 2025

The Construction Edge: Building Your Leadership Skills for Success program is designed to support you wherever you may be in your construction journey – but especially for those new to the industry or moving into new roles. The program is focused on personal and professional leadership development to better equip you to thrive in the […]

Building an Inclusive Skilled Trades Workforce: W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind and Merit Ontario Partner to Expand Opportunities
April 14, 2025

Merit for Training, a service of Merit OpenShop Contractors Association of Ontario (Merit Ontario), is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind and Partially Sighted aimed at increasing accessibility and equity in the skilled trades. As part of this collaboration, Merit Ontario has donated a heavy equipment simulator […]

Merit Ontario and Judith Nyman Secondary School Celebrate the Successful Launch of the ConstructED Centre
March 21, 2025

March 20, 2025 – Brampton, ON – Merit Ontario, in partnership with Judith Nyman Secondary School, successfully launched the Merit Ontario ConstructED Centre during a well-attended Open House event on March 18, 2025. The event marked a major step forward in skilled trades education, providing students with cutting-edge training tools and a hands-on approach to […]

Privacy Policy
March 19, 2024

This is the privacy policy (“Policy”) of Merit Ontario Training and Resource Centre and its affiliates (collectively referred to as “MERIT ONTARIO” in this Policy).  MERIT ONTARIO is committed to protecting your right to privacy when you provide us with personal information. This Policy sets out how we collect and manage personal information, whether that […]