A New Welding Training Centre Has Opened in Milton With Over $1.46 Million in Ontario Funding

A new state-of-the-art welding training facility has opened in Milton, backed by more than $1.46 million from the Ontario government, with the aim of training thousands of skilled trades workers over the next five years.

What Happened

According to FM101 Milton Now, the Ontario government has helped fund a major expansion at the CWB Group's Milton headquarters. The investment came through Ontario's Skills Development Fund Capital Stream and is expected to allow the facility to train up to 5,740 additional students and aspiring welders by 2031.

The project transformed approximately 12,000 square feet of the CWB Group facility into a modern training hub. The upgraded centre includes 15 welding booths, dedicated classrooms, an exam room, industrial equipment space, and areas specifically designed for electric vehicle training programs. Virtual and augmented reality technology has also been incorporated into the training curriculum.

Milton MPP Zee Hamid welcomed the investment, saying it will ensure residents can access skills and training needed for today's careers. Mayor Gord Krantz also welcomed the announcement, noting it will give local employers access to a more skilled workforce.

Key Details

• More than $1.46 million invested by the Ontario government through the Skills Development Fund Capital Stream

• The facility is operated by CWB Group at its Milton headquarters

• Up to 5,740 additional students and aspiring welders expected to be trained by 2031

• Approximately 12,000 square feet of space transformed into a modern training hub

• 15 welding booths, classrooms, an exam room, industrial equipment space, and EV training areas

• Virtual and augmented reality technology incorporated into training programs

• Ontario employed approximately 25,300 welders in 2025 at an average wage of around $30.99 per hour, according to the province

• More than 400,000 skilled trades-related workers will be needed in Ontario over the next decade, the province estimates

Community Impact

For Milton residents interested in entering a well-paying skilled trade, this new facility offers a local training option right in the community. Welding is among the most in-demand trades as Ontario continues to build homes, transit infrastructure, hospitals, and schools. This investment signals that Milton is becoming an increasingly important hub for skilled trades training in the region.

Background

The investment is part of Ontario's broader effort to address a projected shortage of skilled trades workers. CWB Group's Milton location has been expanded as part of this initiative, and the facility is expected to become a significant regional training centre. The Ontario government has been directing Skills Development Fund capital toward modernizing trades education infrastructure across the province.

Source Credit

Source: FM101 Milton Now

Original source link: https://www.miltonnow.ca/2026/06/09/state-of-the-art-welding-training-facility-opens-in-milton/

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