Ontario College of Trades launches online survey

College offers opportunity to provide feedback on membership fees

TORONTO, May 4, 2012 /CNW/ - The Ontario College of Trades is setting out to do what has not been done in this country before - create an organization where those in the skilled trades speak for themselves and shape their own future.

The College gives ownership of the skilled trades training and certification system to its members.

With ownership come rights and responsibilities - the right to regulate the trades and the responsibility to fund the regulatory association.

In keeping with its commitment to transparency, the College is asking for comments on the proposed membership fees through an online survey now posted on its website at:  www.collegeoftrades.ca .

The College encourages all of its stakeholders, including employers, employees, apprentices and members of the public to provide their feedback on this very important issue.

QUICK FACTS

• The Ontario College of Trades represents more than 150 skilled trades - tradespersons, apprentices and employers - across the province.
• When fully-operational, the College will:
• Regulate persons practicing in skilled trades in Ontario and employers who employ them;
• Promote trades and apprenticeship;
• Give the skilled trades sector ownership of decisions critical to their practices and businesses

Media contact:
Lance Novak - Director of Member Services, 647-847-3022
www.collegeoftrades.ca