Some hard to fill jobs in the Western region

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Job #11214 Auto Electronic Acces. Tech x2 in Guelph 0 year apprentices
Job #11194 Pool & Hot Tub/Spa Tech. x2 in Waterloo 1st year apprentices
Job #11193 Pool & Hot Tub/Spa Installer x2 in Waterloo 1st year apprentices
Job #11184 Tool & Die Maker in Ancaster 3rd year apprentice
Job #11179 General Machinist in Stratford 1st year apprentice
Job #11173 Horticultural Technician in Breslau 0 year apprentice
Job #11172 Truck & Coach Tech. in Hamilton 3rd year apprentice
Job #11104 Truck & Trailer Service Tech. in St. Agatha 3rd year apprentice

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Nominations Open For Apprenticeship Training Awards

McGuinty Government Acknowledges Dedicated Employers

January 30, 2012

NEWS

The search is underway for exceptional Ontario employers that are helping to build tomorrow's skilled workforce by training new apprentices.

Each year, the Minister's Awards for Apprenticeship Training celebrate employers that show leadership in training apprentices and promote careers in the skilled trades. Successful apprenticeship training is a result of high-quality, on-the-job instruction and helps create skilled workers for tomorrow's jobs.

Nominations are being accepted until February 29, 2012.

A strong apprenticeship system is part of the McGuinty government's plan to strengthen the economy and create jobs for families.

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Term Of Tim Armstrong As Chair Of The Ontario College Of Trades Appointments Council Extended

Good Read with links to:

-College of Trades Appointments Council
-Ontario College of Trades
-How to become an apprentice

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Ontario College Of Trades
Term Of Tim Armstrong As Chair Of The Ontario College Of Trades Appointments Council Extended

January 31, 2012

Tim Armstrong's term as chair of the Ontario College of Trades Appointments Council has been extended for six months.

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apprenticesearch.com 6 months in review

Be sure to check out our past 6 months in review from June 1 to Nov 31 2011.
Great report, valuable information for all parties interested in skilled trades.



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Working in our COLD Canadian Climate

Cold Enviroments - Working in the Cold

Taken from Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety website

What factors modify our response to cold?

A cold environment challenges the worker in three ways: by air temperature, air movement (wind speed), and humidity (wetness). In order to work safely, these challenges have to be counterbalanced by proper insulation (layered protective clothing), by physical activity and by controlled exposure to cold (work/rest schedule).

Air Temperature: Air temperature is measured by an ordinary thermometer in degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).

Wind Speed: Different types of commercially-available anemometers are used to measure wind speed or air movement. These are calibrated in meters per second (m/s), kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Air movement is usually measured in m/s while wind speed is usually measured in km/h or mph. The following is a suggested guide for estimating wind speed if accurate information is not available:

8 km/h (5 mph): light flag moves,
16 km/h (10 mph): light flag fully extended,
24 km/h (15 mph): raises newspaper sheet,
32 km/h (20 mph): causes blowing and drifting snow.

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From Niagara College to Buckingham Palace

Aspiring Chef Tanner Murray knows the importance and value of an apprenticeship.





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2011 National Champions.

All the regional races have been completed in Pro Challenge racing. Our team stands at the top of the points standings and has won the overall National points championship for Pro Challenge. It is really great to be the #1 driver and team in the series. There were over 100 drivers competing for the PASCAR National Championship. What makes it even more incredible is that we won it in 10 events. Other competitors in 2nd and 3rd place raced 11 and 13 races. Thanks to everyone who helped make this season so great. The new trophy is on the way and I will have a team picture with the Canadian and the National trophies soon.