Tag:Apprenticeship
The IBEW-ECAO have developed a research paper that looks at apprenticeship systems across the country: what has worked and what has not been successful.
One of Ontario’s First Woman Electricians Tells Aspiring Apprentices to “Just Go For It”
Sheryl Maisonville became Ontario’s first woman journeyperson electrician in 1979.
Two female power technicians – a line worker and a power station electrician – talk about why they passed up their other career options for the power trade.
Ontario Electrical League Calls for Apprentice Ratio Reform
The OEL wants to reduce apprentice to journeyperson ratios as the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) enters its next round of reviews.
In this video, two apprentices talk about the risks they face as unsupervised, inadequately trained workers.
A female electrical apprentice talks about her experiences as an apprentice, what she thinks about the electrical trade, and how she became an apprentice.
From May 7-9, 2018, the Skills Ontario trades showcase promoted the electrical trade and other skilled trades to thousands of students across the province.
Originally appearing on OCR, this article announces the delay in the OCOT apprentice ratio review. Plus response by James Barry, IBEW CCO Exec. Director.
The IBEW and the ECAO work together to provide a strong and vibrant electrician apprenticeship program recognized as number one across the industry.
On May 7 – 9, 2018, thousands of people will gather at Skills Ontario at the Toronto Congress Centre. Here’s how IBEW locals are preparing to compete.
IBEW Local 105 Taps Talent Pool of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans
IBEW Local 105 is getting access to talented Canadian Armed Forces veterans through a program called Helmets to Hardhats.
In the construction world, results matter. If work time is lost due to injuries or shoddy work that has to…