The Ontario government is celebrating the opening of a new welding training centre in Milton.

Supported by an investment of more than $1.4 million through the province’s Skills Development Fund (SDF), CWB Group’s upgraded training centre will help train up to 5,740 additional students and those pursuing welding careers over the next five years.

“Ontario is building the infrastructure our province depends on, and we need to strengthen our world-class workforce to deliver on that progress,” said Labour Minister David Piccini. “Through investments like these, we are modernizing training, expanding capacity and ensuring more welders and other skilled trades workers have the skills they need for in-demand, good-paying careers.”

With the support from the SDF Capital Stream, CWB Group was able to transform approximately 12,000 square feet of its headquarters into a modern training hub featuring a welding shop with 15 booths, electric vehicle training space, classrooms, an exam room and space to support industrial equipment. The facility will deliver both hands-on and theoretical training in welding, inspection, safety and emerging technologies, including virtual and augmented reality tools.

"With the Ontario government's support, we have designed the CWB Centre of Innovation to focus on ensuring welding and joining professionals have the skills needed to meet current and future industry demands,” said David Collie, Interim President and CEO of CWB Group. "It is a place for industry to work together to advance learning, accelerate innovation and ensure Ontario's skilled trades remain strong and competitive."

To date, Ontario has invested $129.4 million through the SDF Capital Stream to expand and modernize training facilities across the province.

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