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Make Teaching More Attractive for Tradespeople, Teachers' Federation Tells Ontario

In TORONTO, the Ontario Teachers' Federation urged the government to increase financial incentives for tradespeople to address the shortage of tech ed teachers, the report says.
OTF urged increased funding to attract tradespeople, but Cowley noted salary cuts often deter career changes; Emma Testani said, 'This helps ensure more students have access to hands-on learning and skilled trades opportunities in their schools.'
To improve recruitment, the Federation recommends extending the Learn and Stay Grant to tech ed candidates and urges unions to "recognize relevant trade experience for salary grid placement" across Ontario.
The government cited a $55.8 million investment to train up to 2,600 new teachers by 2027, with Emma Testani stating current regulations provide schools with flexibility.
Maintaining the five-year requirement, Cowley warned against reducing it, emphasizing specialized subject matter requires rigorous expertise to ensure safety standards.

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