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Matching Potential
Employees and Employers

Maintained

Retention Rate

Exceeded

Hiring Targets

Received

Satisfaction Rate

The Problem

Our ability to thrive in the modern world is critically impacted by a labor market facing an unprecedented gap in crucial industries.

This problem is not being properly solved with apprentice programs as they are too long, confusing, unorganized and inefficient in creating tradespeople.

In the residential construction industry alone, more than 128,400 workers across Canada are expected to retire by 2031, but only 102,100 workers are expected to enter the workforce according to a May 2022 report from BuildForce Canada -- a serious challenge as the impending higher levels of immigration are only going to increase the demand for new homes

A shortage of tradespersons leads to higher labor costs which in turn leads to higher home prices, less housing inventory, and longer wait times for virtually everything consumed within our economy.

The State of Apprenticeships

Very little difference between US and Canadian process
Tough system to navigate
Multiple ways to enter leading to misinformation
Unregulated – employers not registering apprentices
In-class learning – not enough seats
Completion time longer than it should be
Lack of communication

About us

Methods

The Solution

Wilderforce is an organization providing innovative and cutting-edge programs matching potential employees and employers in the trades and many other industries. We are providing a safety net for individuals and employers entering the trades.

Using current technologies and modern research methods, Wilderforce addresses pressure points in industries urgently requiring human resources.

Other Program Stats

Wilderforce boasts an overall 90% satisfaction rate from employers and apprentices

We are also saving employers money as our cost per apprentice signed is lower than the average program

Brought in approximately 60 new employers who were previously not a part of the apprenticeship system

We have accomplished all this using a variety of methods. Our process involves multi-media marketing tactics, research-driven technology solutions to more effectively match potential employees with employers, training programs, hands-on experiences, labor logistics, as well as data collection and analysis.

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