The "Tradeability" Success Story

Back in 2002, a small group joined forces to secure government funding for a unique Durham initiative - which came to be known as the "tradeability" project.

Originally a one year project, which was supported by a partner consortia representing industry, labour, education, government and service providers, designed to raise public awareness of current and future career opportunities in the trades and increase business involvement in apprenticeship training (in turn increasing the supply of apprentices), "tradeability" has become a fixture in our region and the definitive point of access for information about the skilled trades and referral to programs, services and other resources in our community.

Over 9.2 million web "hits" have been registered since the on-line "tradeability" site first went public on October 17th, 2003. 6,350 "unique vistors" still visit the site on an average monthly basis.

The project has evolved over the past five years and the functionality of the web site itself has been enhanced in keeping with internet technology. A new search and electronic matching service, call "Candidate Mangaer", now enables employers to post their requirements for skilled workers and enables "candidates" to post their credentials on-line.

To learn more about the "tradeability" initiative and how it may be of assistance to you,contact the Board office.

If you've checked out the site for yourself, we'd urge you to do so. Just click on the icon which appears in the right panel on this page.