Special Feature
Apprenticeship and Skills Training
Below are articles from the latest Apprenticeship and Skills Training Special Feature published by the Journal of Commerce.
Feature Articles - Apprenticeship and Skills Training
![Nothing phony about artificial intelligence in construction](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/PC_ConstructionAIMainweb-apprentice-300x169.png)
Nothing phony about artificial intelligence in construction
Is artificial intelligence (AI) really intelligent? And, if it is, what are its...
Technology
![BCIT students design and build pavilion for Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/cherry-blossomMainWEB-apprentice-300x169.png)
BCIT students design and build pavilion for Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
In late summer 2022, the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF) invited Britis...
Projects
![Construction management award for BCIT ‘centre’ coming late summer](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/JS-BCIT-CMMainWEB-apprentice-300x169.png)
Construction management award for BCIT ‘centre’ coming late summer
A construction manager for the new B.C. Institute of Technology (BCIT) Concert P...
Projects
![BCIT construction student wins gold at national trades competition](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/PC-BCIT-winnerMainWEB-apprentice-300x169.png)
BCIT construction student wins gold at national trades competition
Zachary Van Boeyen, a student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (B...
Labour
![H2H, Aman Lara changing lives for Afghan nationals with skilled trade careers](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/Training-new-tradesMainWEB-apprentice-300x169.png)
H2H, Aman Lara changing lives for Afghan nationals with skilled trade careers
Afghan nationals Ibrahim and Ali were best of friends in their home country. Th...
Labour
![Cash in: BCCA Apprenticeship Services Program still has millions to distribute](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/GC-bcca-apprenticesMainWEB-300x169.png)
Cash in: BCCA Apprenticeship Services Program still has millions to distribute
A cash-payment program launched by the BC Construction Association (BCCA) has so...
Associations , Government , Labour
![How a small Saskatchewan Indigenous institute is winning the training game](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/JS-MAIN-Photo-No.-1-SIITMainWEB-apprentice-300x169.png)
How a small Saskatchewan Indigenous institute is winning the training game
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a small training ins...
Labour
![Breaking down the age barrier to foster more apprentices](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/IH_YoungOldTradesMainWEB-apprentice-300x169.png)
Breaking down the age barrier to foster more apprentices
Entering into an apprenticeship at an early age is a time honoured pathway into...
Labour
![Solar Alberta offering courses to meet growing demand](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/JS-solar-courseMainWEB-apprentice-300x169.png)
Solar Alberta offering courses to meet growing demand
When COVID-19 hit, non-profit organization Solar Alberta put all its training an...
Labour
![Working to attract, retain apprentices a skilled job in and of itself](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/IH-APPRENTICESHIP-workersMainWEB-apprentice-300x169.png)
Working to attract, retain apprentices a skilled job in and of itself
Skilled construction tradespeople should be earning more than some Phds, says Mo...
US News
![Stipsits family donates $1 million to Mohawk College’s City School initiative](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/PG-3-DO-Stipsits-family-by-unveiled-donationMainWEB-apprentice-300x169.png)
Stipsits family donates $1 million to Mohawk College’s City School initiative
Some alumni believe in supporting their former college or university and certain...
Labour
![ACE Mentor GTA program fosters future design, engineering professionals](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/PG-3-DO-ACE-CMiC-ScholarshipsMainWeb-apprentice-300x169.png)
ACE Mentor GTA program fosters future design, engineering professionals
In the event the City of Toronto decides a new community centre is needed for th...
Labour
![Jill of All Trades program gains momentum across North America](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2023/06/FRONT-DO-ConestogaMainWEB-apprentice-300x169.png)
Jill of All Trades program gains momentum across North America
Two hundred and seventy female high school students received a hands-on introduc...
Associations
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Why can’t transit projects be delivered on time?
Among all construction projects, it’s unarguable large transit projects have the...
Infrastructure , Projects
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Manitoba proposes new workplace safety legislation
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is introducing proposed legislation to re-est...
Government , OH&S
![Top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Retail/Shopping Centre construction projects – U.S. – March 2024](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/12/Top-10-US-Projects-Header-Graphic-DCN-300x169.jpg)
Top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Retail/Shopping Centre construction projects – U.S. – March 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Retail/Sh...
Economic , Projects
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Powerline technician Melissa Dawe weathers all kinds of storms to help others
Although not wanting to go into too many details, Connect Atlantic Utility Servi...
Labour
![Top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Shopping Centre construction projects – Canada – March 2024](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/12/Top-10-Canada-Projects-Header-Graphic-DCN-300x169.jpg)
Top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Shopping Centre construction projects – Canada – March 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Hotel/Motel and Shopping...
Economic , Projects
![Red Deer hospital design schematics revealed](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/03/Red-deer-hospital-1-mainweb-300x200.png)
Red Deer hospital design schematics revealed
RED DEER, ALTA. – The Alberta government has released the schematic design drawi...
Government , Infrastructure
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EllisDon PM loves challenge of big projects
The Vancouver Island Construction Association’s reigning U40 Person of the Year...
Labour
![ICI jobs in Manitoba to climb but forecast for Quebec is flat](https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/03/PG3-DCN-DW_BuildforceQueManitobaMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
ICI jobs in Manitoba to climb but forecast for Quebec is flat
OTTAWA - Two new reports from BuildForce Canada forecast divergent paths for ICI...