Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is launching a new online information centre, providing a platform to access expertise and insights into the skilled trades sector. The agency says the Resource Hub features newly published trade reports, a directory of helpful links, and other skilled trades related resources and research.

“Skilled Trades Ontario is empowering individuals across the province to succeed in the world of skilled trades,” said Michael Sherrard, STO’s chair. “There is a wealth of information at your fingertips and we would encourage everyone to take the time and explore.”

STO adds that it recently published more than 50 Red Seal trade reports offering insights into trade characteristics, educational pathways, workforce demographics and current labour market conditions. In the coming months, the organization will add more research and assets to the Hub.

As well, to boost transparency and accessibility in the skilled trades sector, STO also unveiled a comprehensive inventory of updated training and curriculum standards. The lists outline new standards for Ontario’s skilled trades that have been developed since the agency’s launch. STO plans to release a list of updated standards regularly on its website.

View the new Resource Hub webpage at skilledtradesontario.ca/resource-hub/.

Skilled Trades Ontario is an agency of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development responsible for apprenticeship and skilled trades certification in the province.