Our second co-hort of Skills Development Fund (SDF) students will soon be ready to be matched with potential employers in order to fulfill the paid work placement portion of the course.
If you are an NHBA Member company looking to hire, we invite you to attend our “Meet & Greet” with the students on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, located at Niagara College (Welland Campus).
Note: Employers will arrive at 8:00 AM for set up, students to arrive at 8:30 AM – light breakfast will be provided
These students have completed all necessary safety training, have gained valuable skills and will come “work ready” with all required safety equipment.
Please remember, if you do choose to take on a student, you will be reimbursed financially for their wages (up to $5,000) as part of the program specifications.
Students will have resumes on hand. Tables and chairs will be available for participating members. Please feel free to bring any informational brochures or marketing materials for your space.
Please find the invitation attached here: 
Please find the employer fact sheet attached here: NHBA SDF Employer Fact Sheet_2025_New Logo
