Ontario Invests Over $500,000 in Brampton Job Training Initiatives

BRAMPTON — In a significant boost to Brampton’s workforce, the Ontario government is investing over $500,000 through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream. This funding will provide free training to more than 1,200 internationally-trained jobseekers, equipping them with the skills needed to secure careers in high-demand fields and meet the needs of local employers.

David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, emphasized the importance of this initiative: “As Ontario continues to attract record private sector investments that are creating thousands of new jobs, we’re helping jobseekers and workers develop the skills they need to earn better jobs with bigger paycheques. By partnering with local employers and community organizations, these projects are helping over 1,200 Brampton residents leverage their international training to land rewarding careers in Brampton’s most in-demand sectors, from construction to healthcare.”

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The two projects receiving funding are:

• Sri Guru Nanak Sikh Centre: Receiving $350,000, this project aims to provide job-ready training to internationally-trained newcomers and connect them with local employers, enabling them to fill in-demand positions and contribute to their communities.
• Dynacare Gamma Laboratory Partnership: Awarded $200,500, this initiative will train students to become medical laboratory technologists, thereby supporting the healthcare industry and enhancing health system capacity.

Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown, expressed his gratitude and optimism: “Brampton is the fastest growing big city in Canada, offering the national economy one of the youngest, most diverse and ambitious workforces in the country. The benefits of strategic investments to support training through the province’s Skills Development Fund go beyond our borders in Brampton, reaching across Ontario. I would like to congratulate the Sri Guru Nanak Sikh Centre and Dynacare Gamma Laboratory Partnership on receiving this grant and thank the provincial government and Minister Piccini for their continued support and collaboration in building a prosperous future for Brampton.”

The government’s fifth round of SDF funding, which opened on July 29, 2024, offers up to $260 million, the largest funding round since the Fund’s launch in 2021. This brings Ontario’s total investment through the SDF Training Stream to up to $1.4 billion. As Ontario continues to grow, the SDF will ensure skilled workers are trained and ready to fill rewarding jobs in in-demand sectors in their communities.

For more information on how to apply for the Skills Development Fund, visit Ontario’s official website.