The IHSA Safety Podcast is a free podcast from the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association that seeks to improve the lives of workers in Ontario; one thought-provoking discussion at a time.
<p>We engage with professionals and industry influencers to help them implement and improve health and safety solutions for workers and the workplace. Each episode explores best practices, resources, and training to control and eliminate safety hazards in work environments involving high-risk activities in the industries that IHSA serves: construction, transportation, and electric utilities
This episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast explores the career opportunities available through skilled trades and apprenticeships in Ontario, and features Candice White, CEO and Registrar at Skilled Trades Ontario.
Candice discusses the growing demand for skilled trades workers, the apprenticeship journey, and the important role skilled trades play in Ontario’s workforce and economy. Skilled trades should be viewed as a first-choice career path rather than a fallback option, offering opportunities for meaningful work, stable income, career growth, and the ability to earn while learning.
Candice outlines the apprenticeship process, from exploring different trades and securing a sponsor to completing on-the-job and in-class training requirements and achieving certification. She also shares success stories that demonstrate how apprenticeships can provide purpose, stability, and rewarding career opportunities for people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Candice also highlights the resources, toolkits, financial support, career fairs, and outreach programs available through Skilled Trades Ontario, and encourages parents, students, and employers to be curious, explore the opportunities available, and recognize skilled trades as a respected and rewarding career path.
Free resources
About Trades
Apprenticeship
Apprentice Toolkit
Sponsor Toolkit
Experienced Workers
Powerline Technician Apprenticeship (PLTN)
Line Crew Ground Support (LCGS) program
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