Canadian Technical Training

Citation: "A Canadian armed services man received instruction in carpentry at Ottawa's Technical School during World War I."Photograph. April, 1943.From Library and Archives Canada: World War II Canada. Reference RG53. Item number 3195678. https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/Home/Search?q=World+War+II+Canada&num=50&start=0&enviro=prod&DataSource=Images (Accessed December 6, 2024)

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During World War II, Canadian servicemen trained in the trades, such as carpentry, at Ottawa's Technical School to support military operations. This initiative, part of the Canadian Technical Training Corps established in 1943, taught soldiers practical skills like woodworking, mechanics, and electrical work, ensuring the maintenance of infrastructure and equipment both at home and overseas. These programs addressed wartime needs and prepared veterans for productive postwar civilian life. Having many Canadians equipped with skills in the trades, Canada's skilled labour force significantly increased. This led to the rebuilding of communities, driving industrial expansion, and contributing to the nation’s postwar economic growth (Silver, 2014).

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References

Silver, H. A. (2014). Canadian Technical Training Corps, 1943–1945. Retrieved from https://www.silverhawkauthor.com/post/canadian-technical-training-corps-1943-1945Silverhawk Author