Entering a Skilled Trade
Pre-Apprenticeship – Where to Start Whether you want training or a refresher, we can design pre-apprenticeship training for you so you are ready to complete your apprenticeship successfully. We can … Continue Reading
Pre-Apprenticeship – Where to Start Whether you want training or a refresher, we can design pre-apprenticeship training for you so you are ready to complete your apprenticeship successfully. We can … Continue Reading
Breaking barriers and fulfilling a need: How Support Ontario Youth (SOY) matches qualified apprentices with employers in the trades sector This charity is de-stigmatizing what it means to work in … Continue Reading
The Apprenticeship Connection newsletter has been released: https://mailchi.mp/954e57248d26/the-apprenticeship-connection-issue-1 Learning Ontario Central South (LOCS) is part of an Ontario-wide apprenticeship committee. We will be releasing regular newsletters highlighting apprenticeships and resources. … Continue Reading
In addition to the well-known trades of plumber, electrician and carpenter, the skilled trades also include hairdresser, baker, child and youth worker, educational assistant, roofer, heavy equipment operator, machinist and … Continue Reading
Tradespeople, employers and educators all agree that the most important emerging skill in the trades are digital skills. This was confirmed through research done by the Conference Board of Canada … Continue Reading
Digital skills are not just for the individuals who come to our programs to gain computer, tablet, smart phone and office skills. We all need to be learning. This includes … Continue Reading
Regional Networks Learning Ontario Central South (LOCS) is one of the 16 regional literacy networks in Ontario. Together we make up the Learning Networks of Ontario. Our networks work together … Continue Reading
Fleming College expands the work and education choices for Haliburton County residents A young carpenter improving her math to get ahead in her career. A dad finishing what he started … Continue Reading
‘7 Grandfather Teachings’ guides student learning at Peterborough Native Learning Program The Seven Grandfather Teachings has been a guide for Indigenous people, communities and organizations for generations. At the Peterborough … Continue Reading
With her sights set on a specific job, Carrie boosted her computer skills with an Adult Training Network certificate to improve her prospects. Carrie worked closely with the instructors at…