OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) is proud to announce new financial support from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) expand career opportunities for veterans, reservists, cadets and military family members across the country.
With this investment, H2H hired three new veterans relations specialists – all veterans themselves – to expand their ability to connect with members of the military community across the country. These consultants will help participants access training, certification and direct pathways to employment in Canada's unionized skilled trades. The funding also expands H2H's mentoring and employment support services, ensuring more veterans can build sustainable second careers.
“ESDC's support helps veterans gain the skills needed for professional careers while navigating the transition with the guidance of those who have served,” he said. James Hogarth, Executive Director, Helmets to Hardhats Canada. “Our veterans specialists provide participants with the support they need to succeed in their bidding.”
With new federal initiatives spurring major construction and infrastructure projects across the country, veterans have increasingly more opportunities to apply their skills and build meaningful careers in the trades. H2H is committed to helping members take advantage of these opportunities and contribute to Canada's workforce development.
From helmets to hard hats in Canada
From Helmets to Hardhats is a national non-profit organization that connects veterans, reservists, cadets, military personnel and their families with training and career opportunities in the skilled trades. H2H provides training, mentoring and job placement support in partnership with Canadian construction unions and employers across the country.
Media Contact:
Sable Frey
Communications Director
Helmets Canada
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