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"The City of Niagara Falls Business Development"

December 2023 Newsletter

On behalf of the City of Niagara Falls Business Development Team, we wish you a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!

"Training students for good jobs" Photo of construction

Ontario Helping More Students Kick-Start Careers in the Trades

The Ontario government is investing over $62.9 million in two of the province’s foundational skilled trades programs to help more than 18,000 young people explore and prepare for life-long careers in a growing industry. The record increase in funding will help train the 100,000 skilled workers needed to build transit, hospitals and at least 1.5 million homes by 2031.

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Photo of the award winners from Paz Bakery accepting their award.

Niagara based bakery wins prestigious award
at Queen’s Park

The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters has honoured Paz Bakery with an Ontario Made Award at an event at Queen’s Park.

The Ontario Made Awards recognize outstanding Ontario manufacturers and retailers that help consumers make informed decisions and increase the sale and awareness of Ontario Made products.

Over 41,000 Ontarians voted for their favourite company.

This year, Paz Bakery is the winner of the Consumer Awareness Award -- an award which recognizes an Ontario manufacturer that has integrated the Ontario Made logo into their business to further increase the sale and awareness of locally made products among consumers.

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Power of Trades Program

The YMCA of Niagara is now offering the Power of Trades pre-employment training program in Niagara Falls. Power of Trades is an innovative 4-week program tailored for newcomers experienced in skilled trades and aspiring individuals wishing to launch their careers in Canada. Through a dynamic curriculum, participants will:

Gain an introduction to Canadian workplace culture.
Acquire a full understanding of skilled trades and apprenticeships in Ontario
Obtain Working from Heights, Standard First Aid, WHMIS and 4 Step Health and Safety Certificates

Your engagement can play a crucial role in shaping the career paths of these aspiring individuals while contributing to the growth of our vibrant Niagara Falls community.

For more information about the Power of Trades program or to express your interest in involvement, please contact Kelly Jones at kelly.jones@niagara.ymca.ca or call at 289-696-6872.