Ontario Opens New Training Pathways for Nearly 1,150 Workers and Jobseekers

By Tahani Elghazaly
Published August 19, 2026

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Ontario is investing more than $9.8 million in six training projects expected to help nearly 1,150 workers and jobseekers gain skills for in-demand careers in skilled trades, construction, manufacturing, automotive, transportation and emerging technologies. The funding is being provided through the sixth round of the province's Skills Development Fund Training Stream.

Ottawa will receive a significant share of the new opportunities. The YMCA of the National Capital Region is receiving more than $1.7 million to train 180 participants for jobs including carpentry, bricklaying and construction supervision, as well as careers related to building retrofits.

The John Howard Society of Ottawa will receive $194,986 to help 50 jobseekers from underrepresented groups enter the construction, manufacturing and automotive sectors. Participants will receive trade-specific training, industry-recognized certifications, job matching and career coaching for occupations including automotive service technician, electrician and plumber.

Other projects include $3 million for the Automotive Industries Association of Canada to train 216 people, approximately $1.19 million for Skills Canada Ontario to train 250 participants, $2.69 million for Youth Ottawa to train 350 young people through a free six-week skilled-trades program, and about $987,000 for the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation to train 96 people for jobs aboard cargo ships, tugs and ferries.

For people interested in participating, there is no single provincial application for all six projects. Ontario says prospective participants should contact the lead organization running the individual program directly for eligibility requirements, registration details and training dates.