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Building Canada Strong Starts with Building the Skilled Trades
As Canada confronts a looming shortage of skilled trades workers, the solution starts with early education, smart policy, and unprecedented collaboration. With 700,000 tradespeople set to retire by 2030, we must act now to train the next generation and build the workforce needed for our nation’s future. In this op-ed, Michael Sangster, CEO of the National Association of Career Colleges, outlines a bold call to action for government, educators, and industry alike.
Navigating Employee Wages in the Current Market with Enriched Academy
In today’s climate of inflation, rising interest rates, and uncertain tariff impacts, businesses across Canada are under pressure to manage compensation expectations while staying financially viable. While wage increases are one solution, they often don’t go far enough once taxes and cost-of-living factors are considered. That’s why now, more than ever, financial literacy should be an essential part of your employee support strategy.
Statement from the National Association of Career Colleges on federal election platform commitments to training
Michael Sangster, CEO of the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC), issued the following statement on federal parties’ platform commitments regarding workforce training programs: