As a consumer, at times I require maintenance for equipment I own. I am somewhat taken aback by the lack qualified technicians available.
Small businesses need trades journeymen to employ in order to have successful businesses. In the 70s, Canada Manpower helped in the training for people to become employable trades people and become an asset to the companies they work for. Canada Manpower paid individuals to attend college and also picked uppart of the employer's cost while the employee worked on the job training to become a fully qualified trades person. While attending college, the individual would receive a wage.
During his apprenticeship, Canada Manpower would reduce the amount the employer gets as the employee get closer to becoming a journeyman. Once a journeyman, these payments to the employer and individual would stop.
I had my item in for repair for two weeks and the unit still has been yet looked at. This not the first time I have come across this problem. I had the same problem with other businesses in town. If Canada is to become successful than we must ensure that programs that help people attain trades education are available.
Stan New
Prince George
