Ontario Investing $75 Million to Train More Students for In-Demand Jobs in Construction

August 15, 2025

• As part of our plan to protect Ontario and deliver on an ambitious infrastructure plan, our government is investing $75 million to train up to 7,800 additional students for in-demand jobs in construction and urban planning.
• From designing roadways to building homes, this investment will ensure our students have the training they need to launch rewarding, in-demand careers that protect and strengthen Ontario’s future in the face of economic uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs.
• It will also strengthen the province’s pipeline of highly skilled construction workers that are needed to fulfill the government’s ambitious plan to build more homes, highways, hospitals and other critical infrastructure, no matter what comes our way. 
• We will continue to protect Ontario workers in the face of U.S. tariffs by making strategic investments in education and training opportunities to support key sectors and help more people launch rewarding careers in the skilled trades and other in-demand sectors.