Some current jobs in the system at apprenticesearch.com

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Job #9955 2nd yr Horticultural Technician x2 in Cobourg

Job #9960 1st yr Hairstylist x4 in Ancaster

Job #9967 2nd yr Tire Wheel & Rim Mechanic x1 in Markham

Job #9978 0 yr Early Childhood Educator x2 in Mississauga

Job #9971 4th yr Mould Designer x2 in Brampton

Job #9977 Entry level Gen Machinist x2 in Strathroy

Job #9980 2nd yr Auto Service Tech in London

To check out theses jobs and more register and apply at apprenticesearch.com

Another Success Story in Hamilton

Apprentice Erin Cannon, and Service Manager David Rodgers

Canadian Tire, Upper Gage

The first Canadian Tire store was founded in Toronto in 1922. In 1934, twelve years later, Canadian Tire opened its first store on Ottawa Street in Hamilton. Now there are over 482 stores across Canada employing more than 58,000 employees. The majority of the stores operate in distinct categories of auto parts, auto service, tools, hardware, sporting goods, houseware and seasonal items.

I spoke to David Rodgers, Service Manager of the Upper Gage location, established in 1982, to get his views on our website “apprenticesearch.com”. He heard about the website about a year ago through an employment job bank. “It’s a great website, why go anywhere else to post a job opportunity when this website is FREE and provides great service and has qualified applicants looking to get started in the skilled trades”, he said. David has hired five people from our site, some getting started in the auto trade and others as signed apprentices.

Over the years, David has helped many students decide if this is the career for them by taking on co-op students from nearby high schools. When I asked him what feature he liked best about the site he said “Once your posting has been approved it’s great how fast the applicants start applying to the posting”. “I receive their resumes by email and I can look them over to see if they have the qualifications I’m looking for and call them right away for an interview”.

I also spoke to Erin Cannon, who was recently hired there through our website as a second year Automotive Service Technician Apprentice. Erin took co-op in high school and knew then that the auto trade was the career she wanted to pursue.

Erin is active in mentoring at seminars including:
- Skills Canada – Ontario “Skills Work! For Women” networking dinners
- Hamilton Training Advisory Board’s “TECH: Technology and Trades for Women”. Erin heard about our website while attending this event at the Hamilton Convention Centre.

Erin is enjoying learning new skills at this location of Canadian Tire store and is working towards completing her apprenticeship. Good luck and all the best Erin!

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum / Forum canadien sur l'apprentissage | January 2011 -New Research Reports Released-

In January, CAF-FCA will release three new reports on apprenticeship challenges.

What’s Out There for Employers
Employers who don’t regularly hire apprentices say they need more information about the supports available to help them hire and retain apprentices.........

Apprenticeship Completers Fare Better
Data shows that individuals who complete apprenticeship training enjoy better employment outcomes, enhanced earning potential, increased job security and higher levels of job satisfaction than counterparts who don’t pursue certification.........

Creating Diversity in the Skilled Trades
With many skilled workers nearing retirement, it is becoming increasingly urgent for employers to find new talent even as immigration becomes the major source of labour force growth........

link to CAF January 2011 newsletter

SUCCESS! From High School to Career. Experiential Learning at its finest.

Monica Soulabaille, owner, & Meagan Luftman, apprentice at Patisserie D’Or


Patisserie D’Or Profile

Monica Soulabaille, owner of Patisserie D’Or in Oakville, is enthusiastic about www.apprenticesearch.com. “It’s the only place I go when I need to hire a baker apprentice. I appreciate being able to log in and check out the jobseekers myself,” she said. “I’ve used the website several times and it works really better than anything else for our business.”

The site also worked well for Meagan Luftman. A recent graduate of Robert Bateman High School in Burlington, Meagan knew she wanted to pursue her interests in cooking and baking after high school. She developed her culinary skills while in school by completing a co-op placement in a local bakery and participating in regional and provincial skills competitions.


It was at the Ontario Skills Competition in Waterloo in May 2010 that Meagan picked up a flyer from www.apprenticesearch.com. She decided to register on the website after graduating from Robert Bateman. After posting her resume and checking the apprenticesearch job board, she applied for the baker apprentice position posted by Patisserie D’Or. “Things moved quickly from there,” she said. “Within three days I had an interview and was asked to start work. This site has worked so well for me that I have told several of my friends to give it a try.”

Things have worked out well for both employer and apprentice. “We’re very pleased with Meagan’s positive and enthusiastic nature,” said Monica. “She is very reliable and is a quick learner.”

Meagan agrees there’s a lot to learn. “I never really have done serious French baking before. I’m constantly learning new things as we prepare croissants, tarts, cakes, and pastries – all freshly made on the premises. It’s been a great experience for me,” she said. Monica’s husband Jean-Luc is the pastry chef who oversees Meagan’s training.

Patisserie D’Or (see www.patisseriedor.com for additional information) has registered Meagan as an apprentice with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities. She hopes to attend George Brown College in Toronto for the in-class portion of the apprenticeship at. In the meantime, the on-the-job training (and learning) in Oakville will keep her busy!

Job # 5531 Refrig & AC Mechanic 1st year apprenticesearch.com

Great Hamilton Opportunity! Must be at least a registered 1st year HVAC but are hiring for all apprenticeship levels. Register on the website and upload your resume for FREE once approved you can search all the skilled trade apprenticeships on the website.

#2 for 2010

Thanks to everyone at apprenticesearch.com for another great year of racing. Our team had many highlights this season. We set a Pro Challenge track record for qualifying and won 3 races including a 50 lap special event. Thanks to all those who cheered for our team this year. We will be back next season looking to move up one more spot in the championship.

Ottawa Job #5460 1st year Automotive Service Tech apprenticeship

Job #5460 1st year Automotive Service Tech apprenticeship at an Ottawa Dealership check out www.apprenticesearch.com