OETIO has been awarded $400,000 by the government of Ontario to renovate the dome at the Morrisburg campus.
The money, which was obtained through the Apprenticeship Capital Grant (ACG), will be used to replace the dome’s covering, which has been in place since the 400-by-135-foot structure was built in October 2009. The dome, located at the Union training centre south of Ottawa, allows courses to run throughout the winter months.
OETIO was one of just six training providers to have its application for funding approved, with the ACG allocating a total of $1.75 million to support apprenticeship training projects.
Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher said, “We are grateful to Premier Ford and Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini for the award of $400,000 for the renovation of the dome in Morrisburg, which will ensure our apprentices continue to learn their trade in a safe and controlled environment whatever the weather.
“Having invested nearly $300 million in training over the past three decades and with a third training centre soon to open its gates near Barrie, Local 793 is pleased to have a partner in government that recognizes the importance of attracting more young people to the skilled trades and giving them the tools they need to build rewarding careers and brighter futures.”
The government’s push to modernize facilities and expand access to training is designed to build a skilled workforce capable of delivering $236 billion in planned infrastructure projects.
