TRAINING CENTRE MAJOR NEW 

The guest list for the Provincial Training Centre Sod Breaking Ceremony held May 11, 2006 demonstrated robust diversity augering well for the new Oakville-based apprenticeship training centre, the most advanced of its kind in Ontario history.  In addition to officials from the ranks of union and management, government leaders joined with representatives from the fields of architecture, engineering and the construction industry to launch the new training centre. 
The Honourable Chris Bentley Provincial Minister of Colleges and Training joined by Kevin Flynn MPP Oakville and Keith Bird Ward 3 counsellor created a strong provincial and municipal presence.  In his congratulatory remarks, Mr. Bentley pointed out that, thanks to intelligent planning, the training centre is uniquely poised to meet the needs - present and future - of the Ontario sheet metal industry.  He applauded the fact that management and labour forces are working collaboratively to reach a common goal noting, “This promising joint venture will gain success for all.”
The new training centre is financed by a trust fund established by OSM and the Ontario Sheet Metal Workers’ & Roofers’ Conference in July 2002.  Each partner agreed to commit 12¢ per man-hour for a total of 24¢ per man-hour to provide the funds necessary to build and operate a fully equipped state-of-the-art facility to meet the challenges and technological changes in the sheet metal industry.  Training will target both apprentices and journeymen looking to update and upgrade their qualifications.
Eastern Construction is the project manager for the 30,000 sq. ft. facility and Pillon Architect is responsible for its design.  With all of the building permits in place, the erection of all structural steel accomplished and the metal decking for the roofing system in place, a Fall 2006 opening is assured.

Executive Director Kevin Rabishaw is excited to see the centre taking shape.  “Watching this facility develop from vision to reality is deeply satisfying.  We are fortunate to be part of a group that are participating in industry lead training.”  Certainly, the ability of the new Training Centre to take a central role in the development of uniform national and provincial standards will make it a national player.  It will also be well placed to respond to technological change.

Rabishaw reflects, “Along with the construction comes the role of seeking out and taking advantage of new opportunities.”  As the building rises from the ground, Rabishaw is aggressively accessing funding to promote training and upgrading skill sets in the sheet metal industry to ensure that the centre assumes the mantle of industry leader in training generally. 

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