Toronto, April 15, 2025 – Northbridge Insurance is excited to announce the launch of its construction bursary program in Ontario, in partnership with George Brown College. Following the success of its bursary program in Atlantic Canada, this initiative will continue to support students pursuing careers in the skilled trades, helping to address the ongoing labour shortage in the construction industry.
Launched in 2024, in collaboration with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), the Northbridge Construction Bursary was designed to provide financial support to aspiring construction professionals. The program’s success in Atlantic Canada demonstrated the strong demand for skilled tradespeople and the need to expand support to other regions. By bringing the program to Ontario, Northbridge aims to provide more opportunities for students entering this sector.
The bursary program is now available to eligible students at both NSCC and George Brown College. At NSCC, students enrolled in construction management, masonry, carpentry, or electrical programs are eligible to apply. In Ontario, students enrolled in full-time programs at the Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies at George Brown College can apply.
Ten bursaries per school, each valued at $5,000, will be granted. Five bursaries will be offered in the Spring and five in the Fall of 2025, helping to ease financial barriers and encourage more students to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Bursary recipients will be selected by the NSCC and George Brown Student Awards Offices based on the application criteria, academic standing, and financial need.
“When we first started meeting with industry constituents, contractor associations, and our customers, we saw an opportunity to support Canadian students through a bursary program. I strongly believe that this program not only benefits students but also helps support our insured customers and Canadian contractors who are building our nation,” said Jonathan Graham, Underwriting Director, Construction and Contracting, at Northbridge Insurance. “Investing in Canadian students in the skilled trades is imperative to ensuring a strong, successful workforce for the future of construction firms.”
For more details on the bursary program and information on how to apply, visit www.northbridgeinsurance.ca/construction-bursary.
About Northbridge Insurance
Northbridge Insurance is a leading Canadian commercial insurer. Working with our broker partners, we aim to help businesses of all sizes. We use our in-depth industry expertise to help medium and large businesses operate more safely, so they can worry less and focus on opportunities. We also work to provide small businesses with insurance protection that’s responsive, simple, and flexible. Visit us at www.northbridgeinsurance.ca to learn more.
About George Brown College
Founded in 1967, George Brown College is one of the largest urban colleges in Toronto, serving a community of over 31,000 full and part-time students along with almost 65,000 continuing education registrants. Learn more at www.georgebrown.ca.
About Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
NSCC is committed to building Nova Scotia’s economy and quality of life through education and innovation, transforming Nova Scotia one learner at a time. NSCC offers more than 140 career-oriented programs throughout 14 campuses in the province, including an online eCampus. Learn more at www.nscc.ca.
For further information, please contact:
Ellen Brait
Manager, Digital Marketing and External Communications
Northbridge Insurance
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