As President Trump’s tariffs continue to create economic uncertainty, we are focused on preparing the next generation for rewarding, good-paying in-demand careers.
We’re investing $41.5 million through Pre-Apprenticeship and OYAP to get more young people into the skilled trades. With 64 pre-apprenticeship projects focused mainly on youth and nearly 22,000 students expected through OYAP, we’re creating pathways from the classroom to rewarding careers.
Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs are returning for a fifth year, bringing hands-on career exploration to communities across Ontario. More than 57,000 people participated last year, and we expect even more students to discover the opportunities available in the skilled trades this year.
Through our government’s new long-term postsecondary funding model, we are taking decisive action ensure that we protect student access to the education they need to land rewarding, in-demand careers.
With $6.4 billion in additional funding, including $1.7 billion to fund over 70,000 more seats for in-demand programs in STEM, health-care, trades and education, we are ensuring that Ontario’s world-class postsecondary institutions can continue producing one of the most competitive workforces in the G7 for generations to come.
We’re also providing record levels of education funding and delivering on our plan to make school boards more accountable and focused on student success. We are taking a back-to-basics approach that strengthens student achievement and prepares them for rewarding careers.
We’re not slowing down, we’re building. Our $236 billion infrastructure plan is creating opportunities for the next generation to build Ontario and strengthen Canada for decades to come.