Who We’re Here For
Build a construction workforce that is skilled, productive, safe and ready for the future. Gaps in training, productivity challenges and skill shortages can slow you down — but the right tools and supports can change that. SkillPlan helps you address training gaps, improve efficiency and strengthen apprenticeship programs through customized solutions.
Why Choose SkillPlan?
We’ve worked with thousands of organizations — including unions, owners, contractors and training providers, plus workers, government and others — delivering proven results across the construction industry.
Proven Solutions
With decades of experience, SkillPlan develops and delivers training, tools and mentorship programs that close skill gaps, improve productivity and strengthen workforce performance.
Collaborative Approach
We work with you to understand your needs and develop tailored solutions that support apprenticeship training, workforce development and long-term success.
Flexible Training
From online learning to in-person workshops, our programs and tools are designed to meet your workforce and training needs.
Employers
A skilled workforce means higher productivity, safer workers, fewer mistakes and jobs completed on time. But without the right training and supports, skill gaps can lead to delays, costly rework and unsafe work on the job site.
SkillPlan helps employers and contractors develop their teams through mentorship programs, leadership training, customized workforce development supports and more to improve efficiency, safety and performance on the job, and support a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
Solutions for you
- Mentorship Program – A structured training program that improves skills transfer, productivity, safety and workplace retention and well-being.
- Workplace Series – Targeted training to build critical skills like communication and problem solving, plus programs in areas including Indigenous awareness, diversity & inclusion and Red Seal preparation.
- Customized Training Solutions – Tailored programs designed to address skill gaps and improve worker retention, workplace well-being and productivity, safety and quality within your organization.
Unions
Building a strong workforce starts with the right support. Training gaps and a lack of mentorship or structured learning can slow progress for apprentices and journeypersons.
SkillPlan works with unions to deliver effective training programs, provide mentorship resources and track workforce development to ensure members are job-ready and set up for success.
Solutions for you
- Build Your Skills Learning Hub – A self-directed, online learning platform offering trade-specific activities and tutorials to support pre-apprentices, apprentices and journeypersons.
- Mentorship Program – A structured program that improves skills transfer, productivity, safety and worker retention.
- Customized Training Solutions – Tailored workforce development solutions designed to address skill gaps and strengthen technical training.
Training Providers
Preparing pre-apprentices and apprentices for success in the skilled trades requires the right tools and resources. Without structured support, learners may struggle to develop the skills they need to succeed in apprenticeship training and on the job.
SkillPlan works with training providers — including union training centres, post-secondary institutions and community-based programs — to provide resources and supports that help guide learners toward successful careers in the skilled trades.
Solutions for you
- Build Your Skills Learning Hub – A self-directed, online learning platform offering trade-specific activities and tutorials to support pre-apprentices, apprentices and journeypersons.
- Instructor Resources – Ready-to-use teaching materials that reinforce technical skills and support student learning.
- Workplace Series – Targeted training to build critical skills like communication and problem solving, plus programs in areas including Indigenous awareness, diversity & inclusion and Red Seal preparation.
Parents, Teachers and Counsellors
Parents, teachers and counsellors play a key role in helping young people explore career pathways — including opportunities in the skilled trades.
SkillPlan provides practical resources to support career conversations and help you introduce the skilled trades as a rewarding, future-proof option. These helpful tools outline the benefits of working in the trades, explain training pathways and expectations, and help learners understand how to get started and develop the skills needed for a successful career in the skilled trades.
Solutions for Parents, Teachers and Counsellors
- Build Your Skills Learning Hub – An online resource hub designed to support early career exploration, awareness of the skilled construction trades and skills development through trade-contextualized content and learning activities.
- Career Information Sheet – A clear, easy-to-use resource outlining skilled trades career pathways, training requirements and opportunities for learners.
- Classroom & Career Promotion Posters – Visual tools that promote skilled trades careers and support conversations with students about training, apprenticeship and future opportunities.
Workers, Apprentices and Learners
You’re building your skills, gaining experience and working toward a successful career in the skilled trades. Having the right support can make a real difference as you move through training and into the workforce.
SkillPlan provides practical tools, learning resources and mentorship supports to help you build necessary skills, succeed in apprenticeship training and perform confidently and safely on the job.
Solutions for Workers, Apprentices and Learners
- Build Your Skills Learning Hub – An online learning platform offering trade-contextualized activities and learning resources to help you build the right skills and prepare for training and work in the skilled trades.
- Mentorship Program – Structured mentorship supports that help you learn from experienced workers, strengthen skills development and navigate apprenticeship training and career progression.
- Workplace Series – Targeted training tools and supports that build critical skills, including communication, problem solving, workplace learning, safety awareness and teamwork.
- Training & Career Resources – Clear, accessible resources that explain apprenticeship pathways, training expectations, Red Seal preparation and what to expect as you progress in a career in the skilled construction trades.
Government
Strategic investment in workforce development is key to addressing labour shortages, improving retention and strengthening the skilled trades.
SkillPlan works with government partners to design and deliver targeted workforce development programs that drive measurable outcomes in workforce diversity, apprenticeship completion, skills transfer and on-the-job success. By investing in proven solutions, governments can help build a more resilient, productive and inclusive skilled trades workforce.
Explore SkillPlan’s Impact
- Our Impact – See how SkillPlan is making a difference in workforce development, apprenticeship training and industry diversity.
- Our Projects – Explore examples of funded initiatives that address skill shortages, improve retention and strengthen trades education.
Benefits for You
Organizations that work with SkillPlan gain access to proven training solutions that strengthen workforce performance and improve learning outcomes.
Stronger workforce retention
Higher apprenticeship completion
Faster skill development
More effective mentorship
Improved task efficiency
Better learning outcomes
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