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Let Us Help You
Fill Your Job Openings
Hire Skills2Advance Graduates!
We have newly trained, highly motivated graduates looking for jobs and apprenticeship opportunities in entry-level manufacturing and construction positions.
There are major labour shortages across the skilled trades. Many companies struggle to find the workers they need. Maybe even your business.
To help fill the shortage, the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie is offerings a free training program called Skills2Advance. The training is delivered in partnerships with local colleges and taught by experienced skilled trades instructors. The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie has delivered successful skills development and employment training programs for several years.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
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Fill your job openings faster in positions such as, welding, assembly, machine operation, general labour, construction and other related positions
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Provide you with trained & motivated apprentices
HOW TO GET INVOLVED - All FOR FREE!
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Provide paid 8-week work placements
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Hire highly trained and vetted Skills2Advance graduates - it's easy!
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Provide apprenticeship opportunities to graduates
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Offer class tours of your facility
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Present employment opportunities to the class
CERTIFICATIONS
Skills2Advance students graduate with many qualifications:
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Certificate of Completion
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Forklift License
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Working at Heights
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Health & Safety
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Essential & Soft Skills Training Certificate
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Standard First Aid w/ CPR-C
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Psychological First Aid
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Skills2Advance training emphasizes professionalism in the workplace. Participants learn and practice workplace communication, positive workplace attitudes, teamwork, conflict resolution and more.
EMPLOYER BENEFITS
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Get skilled & entry-level ready workers
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Lower cost of training
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Fill vacant positions more quickly
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Skilled2Advance is FREE
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Employer wage subsidy available
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