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flag Ontario teachers push for more funding and training to bring skilled tradespeople into tech education.

flag Ontario’s teachers’ federation is urging the provincial government to attract skilled tradespeople to teaching by expanding co-op training programs and financial support, warning that only 365 tech ed candidates enrolled in English faculties in 2023-24. flag The OTF opposes lowering qualification standards, stressing that five years of field experience are essential for student safety. flag While the government pledged $55.8 million to train 2,600 new teachers by 2027 and allowed general-certified teachers to teach trades courses, the OTF says adequate funding and infrastructure are needed to ensure qualified instructors can deliver high-quality tech education.

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