Wit Ventures: A Good Time for Young People In Trades.

Friday 9 February 2018

A Good Time for Young People In Trades.

From Melanie Irwin, Blackburn News.

BuildForce Canada says it’s a great time for young people to consider careers in the trades.

The organization’s latest labour market forecast is predicting that Ontario’s construction workforce will need to expand by more than 100,000 workers this decade to keep up with a series of major projects.

Executive Director Bill Ferreira says up to 87,000 construction workers are expected to retire in the next ten years.

“There will be considerable demand for construction [jobs] in Ontario,” says Ferreira. “We’re looking at about 20% of the Ontario construction workforce retiring during that period. So, it really is a good time for anyone who is considering what their career choice will be. Certainly take a look at the skilled trades because there are so many opportunities, even beyond construction, although obviously that’s where we would like them to come.”

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