US EditionOntario Launches $260M Fund to Upskill Workers in Manufacturing, Trades
ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 29 – The fund targets health care, manufacturing, construction, and automotive sectors to support workforce skills amid infrastructure growth and economic challenges, officials said.
- The Ontario government has launched Round 6 of its Skills Development Fund Training Stream, allocating $260 million to upskill workers in various sectors.
- Since its launch in 2021, the SDF has supported over 1,000 projects in Ontario, aiming to connect more than 700,000 individuals to training opportunities.
- Proposals for the funding can be submitted through Transfer Payment Ontario until October 1, 2025.
- This investment is part of the Ontario government’s $2.5 billion commitment to protect workers.
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Ontario launches $260M fund to upskill workers in manufacturing, trades
The Ontario government has opened applications for the sixth round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream, allocating $260 million to support workforce training and upskilling across key sectors, including manufacturing, construction, automotive and skilled trades. According to a press statement, the funding is intended to help employers and training organizations address labour shortages and prepare workers for in-demand roles, pa…
Ontario opens applications for $260M skills development fund
Ontario has opened up applications for a $260-million round of funding to train workers. Labour Minister David Piccini says the funds can be used for innovative projects in health care, manufacturing, construction and the automotive sector, among other skilled trades.
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