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Kristin Ludlow Awarded with HIEC / Apprenticesearch.com Scholarship

In partnership with the Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC), Apprenticesearch.com awarded The Centre for Skills Development Training (The Centre) graduate Kristin Ludlow with a $500 scholarship at The Centre’s Celebrating Success event on April 4.   Kristin Ludlow graduated from … Continue reading

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Skilled Trades Conference Seeks to Increase Female Participation in Industry

BURLINGTON, ON – The Centre for Skills Development & Training (The Centre) has helped plan a one day event happening on February 28, called “Building a Future for Women in Trades”. Hosted by Mohawk College, the event is intended to … Continue reading

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Skilled trades training equips women for career and life success

Burlington, ON:  Four students in the Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) Enhanced General Carpentry program were recognized with scholarships at a ceremony held today at The Centre for Skills Development & Training.   The four scholarship recipients are: Meagan Bremer … Continue reading

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Ani Black: “The more we learn…the more possibilities open up”

Age: 42 Lives in: Hamilton Program: Home Renovation Tool she can’t live without: Technically it’s my tape measure, but actually I think I’ve fallen in love with my speed square.   What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned? This might … Continue reading

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Local skilled trades training program helps women achieve their dreams

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Burlington, ON:  Four students in the Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) Enhanced General Carpentry program were recognized with scholarships at a ceremony held yesterday at The Centre for Skills Development & Training. The four scholarship winners are: … Continue reading

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The Centre named a finalist in the 2010 Business Excellence Awards

Last week, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce released its list of finalists for the 2010 Business Excellence Awards. We at The Centre for Skills Development & Training are pleased and proud to be a finalist in the service category. The … Continue reading

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Scholarship winners are role models for women in the skilled trades

For Immediate Release, September 17, 2010 Burlington, ON: Four students in the Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) Enhanced General Carpentry program were recognized with scholarships at a ceremony held yesterday at The Centre for Skills Development & Training. The four … Continue reading

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Manufacturing "holds promise" for new graduates

For Immediate Release, May 14, 2010 Burlington, ON: Manufacturing in Burlington is moving in a new direction, and local companies will need skilled workers to innovate and grow. That's one of the messages heard by graduates and guests at the … Continue reading

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Women in construction tear down stereotypes

For Immediate Release, March 16, 2010 Burlington, ON: Katherine Kennie was fresh out of the Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) Enhanced General Carpentry program at The Centre for Skills Development & Training and looking for her first job. When she … Continue reading

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Building new opportunities for women in the skilled trades

For Immediate Release, September 17, 2009 Burlington, ON: Four students in the Women in Skilled Trades Enhanced General Carpentry program were recognized with scholarships at an event held today at The Centre for Skills Development & Training. The scholarships recognize … Continue reading

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