EMPLOYMENT NEWS

Organizations that employ or train people who work in service-related jobs, from youth worker to hairstylists, also showcased what they do.

Dalton said Epic Jobs 2024 was made possible by the support and contributions of 60 partners, sponsors and exhibitors, all of whom had a shared goal to show what great opportunities there are in the trades and related careers.

“We’re very thankful for these community minded companies, trade unions, colleges and organizations for sharing what they do and what careers they offer,” she said. “These students can be working for them within the next five to 10 years.”

Dalton also thanked the dozens of volunteers, some of whom were retired tradespeople, school board staff and employees at community agencies, for making the latest Epic Jobs the largest and most successful yet since it was first held in 2017.

Major event sponsors included Stelco, LiUNA Local 837, Ontario Power Generation, Grand Renewable Wind and Simply Electric, along with organizing sponsors, the Grand Erie District School Board, Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board, the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) and Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) operated by the school boards, Organized Kaos and the planning board.

Full List of Event Sponsors:

• Stelco

• LiUNA! Local 837

• Grand Renewable Energy

• Ontario Power Generation

• Simply Electric

• Brantwood Community Services

• County of Brant

• United Association Local 67 Hamilton-Niagara Plumbers, Steamfitters & Welders

• SOAR Community Services

• Bobcat of Brantford

• Laidlaw

• Rassaun Services Inc.

• Construction Training & Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO)

• CWB Welding Foundation

• County of Brant Chamber of Commerce

• Sheet Metal Workers & Roofers, Local 537

• United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 785 (UBC Local 785)

• Conestoga College

• Edge Factor

Students are shown how to put on safety gear before entering the scissor lift. Nick Ciccone, Executive Board Member and Training Director for LiUNA! Local 837, commented, “LiUNA Local 837 supports events like Epic Jobs, because we feel it is important to support our local community partners and it gives us exposure as to who we are, what we do and why we do it. Liuna has been and always will be a place of opportunity. Helping others is one of many good things that LiUNA does for the community, youth and members of our union. Connecting to the community helps not only LiUNA grow, but helps the youth grow, which in return will better for our industry and future.”