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Introductory Trades Training – Machine, Tool, Die & Mould Industry In mid-June the Canadian Tooling Te CTMA in partnership with New & Machining Association (CTMA) in Beginnings and 25 local employers are partnership with New Beginnings, launched taking action against the high youth a new Youth Skilled Trades training program unemployment rate in Windsor/Essex by to address youth unemployment in Windsor ofering this innovative solution. and Essex County, as well as the skills With Windsor’s youth unemployment shortage in the manufacturing industry. at 24.7% in 2012 (Canadian Centre for “Te Introductory Trades Training Policy Alternatives, Ontario, 2013) it is program will provide local youth with the more important than ever that innovative ability to learn new skills while addressing solutions are created that generate the skills gap that exists in the Machine, opportunities for both employers and youth Tool, Die and Mould industries in the in our region. Windsor/Essex region,” says Robert Cattle, Interested applicants can contact Sarah CTMA Executive Director. Plantus with New Beginnings by emailing: “Tis program is a made-for-Windsor [email protected]. Te deadline of July solution that will give 25 young people an 24, 2014 is fast approaching so don’t delay! incredible opportunity for personal growth Te CTMA is a non-for-proft trade and a very rewarding career. ” association that represents and promotes Te program provides four weeks of paid the interests of the Canadian tooling and introductory training followed by a 28 week machining industry, both nationally and job placement with a local machine, tool & internationally and has proudly served its die or mould sector employer. Tis allows member companies for over 50 years. For 25 youth, ages 18 to 29, the ability to gain more information about the association new skills and provide in-depth on the visit their website: CTMA.com. job training. Te program ofers $8,000 to New Beginnings Essex County opened its $15,000 in funding directly to employers doors in 1971 and provides services to youth to help ofset the cost of training and allows and families of Windsor and Essex County. employers to help close the skilled trades gap For more information about New Beginnings in the machine, tool & die and mould sector and their programs log onto their website: in Windsor/Essex. NewBeginningsWindsor.com BIZ X MAGAZINE • JULY/AUG 2014 9 BizX2014JulyAug52.indd 9 2014-07-01 7:53 PM