In 2023, the Nunavut 3000 plan will result in up to 80 training opportunities in the communities where new public housing building is taking place. The goal is to align local training capacity to construction opportunities and provide a range of training opportunities to meet individual learner needs, including skills and competencies for entry into constructions jobs as well as support individuals to advance their careers in construction. The Nunavut 3000 strategy will result in the development of pre-apprentices, apprentices, and skilled tradespeople and improve the availability of skilled workers in the local labour force. With the country’s expected labour shortage in the skilled trades due to Canada’s aging population, recruiting from the south will become more difficult as the territory competes with other jurisdictions for skilled labour. To grow the local construction labour force in Nunavut, the territory’s construction trades training system stands ready to enhance the skills of Nunavummiut so that more of them can benefit from employment in the trades. The government is updating its approach to developing and certifying skilled workers and apprenticeships. This includes tutoring supports, literacy and numeracy training, and introducing practice-based credentials. 28 APR 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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