In the Bud
While the oil and gas sector is a hazardous profession, the industry has been lauded for its emphasis on safety. “Our experience with the offshore sector is they don’t do anything unless it can be done safely, which is a factor in preventing workplace injuries,” says Sarah Reeves, spokesperson for the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia in Halifax. Volodymyr Paslavskyi, president of the Young Professionals and Skilled Workers Association in Toronto, also agrees. “I think Canadian companies would rather stop hiring new labour rather than cut safety corners,” he says. Continue reading
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6, 2015 – On every day and especially on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Young Professionals and Skilled Workers Association (YPSWA) condemns violence against women. Continue reading
International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
November 25, 2015, – Young Professionals and Skilled Workers Association (YPSWA) joins Canadians and people around the world in recognizing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Continue reading
UPS is Hiring!!!
UPS is hiring. Job fair will take place on October 28, 2015 from 6pm to 8pm at 931 Yonge Street in Toronto. Continue reading
Ontario Pilot Program Provides Work Experience and Career Coaching
The Ontario Government is helping more students make the transition between secondary and postsecondary education and training with Experience Ontario, a new pilot program designed to help young people identify and work towards their future goals. Continue reading
YPSWA Stitch me up project
September 8, 2015 – YPSWA is proud to launch today a new project that will mentor and engage seniors, adults and youth, alike. The new project is called “Stitch me up” Project and is based on the premise, “art by seniors for seniors, adults and youth”. Continue reading
YPSWA Statement on International Youth Day
Young Professionals and Skilled Workers Association (YPSWA) is celebrating the International Youth Day with a focus on economic independence for youth and young adults. Continue reading
Free Training pre-apprenticeship program for women
YWCA Toronto, in partnership with Centennial College, offers a 33–week pre-apprenticeship Electrician: Construction and Maintenance training program for women. Continue reading
Canada announces improved access to financing for Canadian small businesses
Under the Plan’s Small Business Lens, Canada has also helped save an estimated $75 million annually in administrative and compliance costs for over 5,000 small businesses. Continue reading
Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne Wraps up 10-day Tour of Colleges and Universities
This school year, Ontario’s 30% Off Tuition grant will help about 230,000 college and university students save up to $1,780 in tuition for degree programs and $820 for diploma and certificate programs. The province has indexed Ontario maximum student aid levels annually to inflation, starting with the 2015-16 school year. Continue reading