Ontario Helping Veterans Start New Careers in the Skilled Trades

• Our veterans protect our country and preserve our freedom. We owe them a fulfilling civilian life to return to once their military service is complete.
• In order to ensure they have the tools they need to start rewarding careers in construction, our government is working with Helmets to Hardhats so that’s they can deliver job-ready training to veterans that leverages their expertise and experience.
• With this $3 million investment, Helmets to Hardhats Canada will be able to expand job-ready skills training to more veterans and accelerate their pathways from active military service to apprenticeships in construction by two to three months.
• Helmets to Hardhats Canada will also be able to deliver access to critical safety training and specialized certifications for in-demand careers and expand their outreach programs for racialized and Indigenous Veterans and those with disabilities.
• During Remembrance Week (November 5-11), our government is honouring veterans by expanding provincial recognition to all veterans, increasing financial and community supports, and opening more career pathways for veterans and military families, as part of the government’s Honouring Veterans Act, 2024.