Read feedback from our local employer partners about the program and participants.
“The additional training and certification that candidates receive through this program is incredibly attractive to a recruiter/employer, and it surprises me that there aren’t more of these programs out there.”
Dakota Ward, LD Filtration
“Because we are a smaller construction company, we have few opportunities for hiring,” says Wong. “To be able to give that opportunity to someone who has in the past struggled to find work, is very gratifying. I remember what it was like when I was young and wanted to get into the construction field with no experience. It can be quite difficult. Our new worker is committed. And once you have good workers you can rely on, you can just concentrate on the work.”
Corey Wong, Emcee Construction
“For us this program has been a hidden gem that we have shared with multiple business contacts, who like us, were struggling to find reliable workers…It is somewhat perplexing that there seems to be a bit of a labour shortage while capable people are in our own community that only require a second chance at work. It is hard for me to believe that more businesses do not see the benefit of hiring candidates from the Workforce Development program.”
Myles Richter, Lux Architectural Products