The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 494 is expanding its training centre in Tecumseh with some help from the Skills Development Fund.
The province announced $1.8-million so the centre can add a two-storey addition, creating a new shop and office spaces.
It's part of an Ontario government investment of $27-million to train more skilled carpenters across the province.
New training facilities in Sudbury, London, Cambridge and Ottawa will also get funds to train up to 2,600 carpenters and construction workers.
"I'm proud to see this win for UBCJA Local 494, and Windsor's skilled trades industry receive this crucial funding for their training centre expansion," said Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie. "This investment will not only enhance the skills of our local workforce but also create new opportunities for our community."
Ontario is also investing up to $14-million through the Skills Development Fund Training Stream to support the expansion of UBCJA's Carpenters' Regional Council Workforce Development Program to include manufacturing and healthcare workers.
The province expects to need more than 500,000 workers to fill job openings in the skilled trades over the next decade.
"By investing in carpenter training, we are helping to train the next generation of workers, including women and young people," said Minister of Labour, Immigration Training and Skills Development David Piccini. "Workers can benefit from the wisdom of experienced tradespeople, gain the necessary skills for lifelong careers in the construction trades and unlock their potential. Because a career in the skilled trades is for everyone."
The Skills Development Fund has two funding streams. The Training Stream supports hiring, training and upskilling programs for jobseekers, apprentices and workers. The Capital Stream supports upgrades or construction of training centres.