The Technical Training Group is committed to improving the lives of local people through leading edge technical and skilled trades training. Now, it has also committed publicly to the well-being of its employees and the larger community by certifying as a living wage employer.

“Our goal is to deliver training which provides our trainees with the ability to pursue well-paying and rewarding careers in the skilled trades,” said Technical Training Group Executive Director Cavell Fraser. “It is equally important for us to recognize our staff and their well-being by providing a great working environment and being a living wage employer.”

“We thank the Technical Training Group for certifying,” added United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director Ryan Erb. “Their support of the living wage initiative is an important statement about their commitment to supporting their employees and building a stronger community.”

Based on a 35-hour work week, the living wage in Perth-Huron is calculated regularly using local data and takes into account the living expenses of a weighted average of family types including a family of four, a single mother supporting a seven-year-old child and a single adult, once government transfers and deductions are factored in. Everyday expenses in the calculation include housing, food, utilities, childcare and transportation. For more information about Perth-Huron’s living wage, GO HERE.

About The Technical Training Group
The Technical Training Group (TTG) is a leading-edge technical and skilled trades training provider that is committed to providing and delivering local, relevant technical and skilled trades training to our region’s manufacturing and construction sectors. Areas of specialization include Welder and Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship Multiple Trades Exposure Training, Basic Trade Preparation, Youth Trades Exposure, Working at Heights and Custom Training for individuals and companies.