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March 29, 2023, Toronto \u2013 Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is inviting subject matter experts to participate in developing standards and examinations to ensure they continue to meet the needs of industry, apprentices, and trades professionals in the province.<\/p>\n

\u201cOntario is internationally recognized for providing top-tier training and certification standards, following best practices, and relying on expert advice,\u201d said Melissa Young, CEO of Skilled Trades Ontario. \u201cToday, we are building on that progress by inviting experts across the skilled trades to have their say as we work to ensure apprentices are trained to the highest standard and have the tools they need to succeed in today\u2019s workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n

Standards Industry Advisory Committees will be responsible for providing support to Skilled Trades Ontario as the agency develops or updates standards and examinations. This could include reviewing examination content, skill competencies, and learning outcomes. The committees will allow certified experts in a range of Ontario trades a chance to contribute their expertise as Skilled Trades Ontario develops and updates trade standards and exams.<\/p>\n

If selected, participants will have the opportunity to contribute their expertise through in-person or online workshops and online surveys.<\/p>\n

\u201cOntario is facing the largest labour shortage in a generation, which means when you have a career in the skilled trades, you have a career for life,\u201d Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development said in a press release. \u201cTo continue meeting the needs of employers and apprentices across Ontario, we must focus on attracting and training a new generation of skilled trades workers. These committees will ensure Skilled Trades Ontario is developing standards that reflect what apprentices need to know, better preparing them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Skilled Trades Ontario is seeking experts working in their sector who have the following qualifications and skills:<\/p>\n