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THUNDER BAY, ONT. — Supported by an investment of over $644,000 through the Ontario government’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream, Ironworkers Local 759’s training centre is set for expansion.

The project will help train up to 150 additional structural and ornamental workers in heavy machinery, blueprint reading and welding over the next five years, explains a release.

The new facility includes a modern classroom and a new welding space.

“Through a combination of hands-on, in-class training, this facility prepares participants with the skills, safety awareness and experience needed to meet workplace demands and to support clear pathways from high school to a rewarding, lifelong career,” the release adds.