b'GOVERNMENT RELATIONSEXPANDING YOUTH TRAININGsuccess while supporting OntariosPROVIDING IN-DEMAND SKILLS PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE THEeconomic recovery and future prosperity. TRAINING TO OVER 15,000 PEOPLESKILLED TRADES Ontario has also appointed three YouthThe Ontario government is providing $37 The Ontario Government is investingAdvisors to help promote and increasemillion to help more than 15,000 people $43 million in expanded youth trainingawareness of skilled trades careerstrain for new jobs and upgrade their programs to give young people exposureamong young people. Adam Melnick,skills to enable them to contribute to the to more employment options throughAndrew Pariser and Jennifer Greenprovinces economic recovery.the Ontario Pre-Apprenticeship Trainingwill be advising the Minister of Labour,The funding will support 86 projects and Program, Ontario Youth ApprenticeshipTraining and Skills Developmentprovide training in high-demand skills Program (OYAP) and Skills Ontario. TheMonte McNaughton on opportunitieslike information technology, advanced programs will help increase awareness andto better support the success of youngmanufacturing, truck driving, construction encourage youth to acquire the skills thatpeople in the skilled trades andand horticulture. The programs include will start them down the path to lifelongapprenticeshipsystem. internships and other hands-on learning experiences, and in most cases, the training is provided at no charge.ONTARIO REOPENSAPPRENTICESHIP AND TRADE-Customized AccessRELATED EXAM CENTRESThe Ontario government has gradually reopened all 24 provincial centres Scaffold Solutions forapprenticeship and trade-related certifications, based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer and provincial health authorities. Apprentices and skilled tradespeople can now book their finalSuspended StairShoring exams at their local apprenticeship office. Towers All exam centres and partner sites have put safety measures in place, such asMaterial Hoists mandating the wearing of masks, spacingHeavy Duty exam desks at least two metres apart andOverhead limiting the number of examinees atPool Spans examsittings.ProtectionSUPPORTING ONTARIOS SAFEEdge Protection/Debris Chutes EMPLOYERS (SOSE) PROGRAM Fencing The Supporting Ontarios Safe Employers (SOSE) program, facilitated by the Office of the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO), is now accepting applications. Organizations that have their own Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) may apply to have their system accredited by the CPO. Organizations that have successfully implemented a CPO-accredited OHSMS and MLTSDs additional criteria can apply for CPO 65 Hymus Road, Toronto, Ontario M1L 2C6 Employer Recognition.Tel: 416.285.5222Fax: 416.285.7647 CPO-recognized employers will be entitled Toll Free: 1.866.872.9431to non-financial incentives and may also be eligible to receive financial incentives www.donfryscaffold.com from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) if they meet WSIBs criteria.10THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SCAFFOLD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA'