"$705 million to expand training capacity in our world-class publicly funded colleges and universities to prepare thousands of additional students for in-demand roles in critical sectors . This includes:

1. $450 million to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs at publicly funded colleges and universities, expanding the number of funded seats by over 20,000 annually.
2. $150 million to enhance the In-Class Enhancement Fund (IEF), resulting in nearly 5,000 additional seats annually for in-class apprenticeship training.
3. $75 million to support construction skilled trades programs at publicly funded colleges and universities to create 2,600 new funded seats in priority construction and infrastructure related programs.
4. $30 million for an expansion of the Pre-Apprenticeship Programs to help more potential entrants to the apprenticeship system get job-ready in trades, sectors and regions experiencing a skills shortage."

— Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"Launch a new publicly available labour market survey to provide a detailed assessment of Ontario’s labour market needs by sector and region, with a focus on skilled trades, to help workers and students identify key opportunities across the province . In addition, a re-elected Ontario PC government will better integrate Ontario Works with the programs and services provided by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to promote more linkages to jobs and labour market participation." — Our Plan to Protect Ontario, retrieved 2025-02-26

"We will double Ontario’s Career Ready Program so Ontario colleges and universities can create additional work- integrated learning opportunities. We’d create thousands of new, paid co-op and internship opportunities for young people." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

"We will establish Ontario’s first Youth Climate Corps, giving opportunities to young Ontarians to learn skills and earn a fair wage while helping Ontario communities reduce their emissions, restore their natural environments, and become more resilient in a changing climate." — On Your Side, retrieved 2025-02-22

"Cut youth unemployment by half by creating 40,000 new paid co-op, internship and apprenticeship positions through tax credits for employers who hire young people." — Getting the Basics Right: A Plan to Do More For You, retrieved 2025-02-22