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LiUNA’s focus on meeting the growing demand

for apprenticeship programs, skills training and
“A training centre like this is
certification in the region.
so important. Not only for the
future of our organization, but
Chosen for its convenience for training people
for the future of the construction
from all parts of the GTA, LiUNA members will be
industry in Ontario.”
provided training in four listed trade programs at
Joseph Mancinelli, International
the centre: construction craft worker, concrete and
Vice President and Regional
cement finisher, precast erector and hazmat worker
Manager, LiUNA
as well as providing other complimentary skills such
as trade show event erector, concrete cutting and

coring and demolition worker. will be equipped with open bays with high ceilings

so trainees can work at heights. There are also
According to Ted Gedney, training director, connections for fall protection built right into the

LiUNA hopes the training centre will double its roof system and an overhead crane. Most drywall

apprenticeship offerings from 130 apprentices to was intentionally left off so the mechanics of
250, something that will help meet the growing the building are on display, giving it an industrial

demands for training and skilled labour. Classrooms aesthetic.

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