Woodbine Entertainment and Helmets to Hardhats Canada (H2H) announced a new partnership for the 2024 King’s Plate, which took place at Woodbine Racetrack on Aug. 17.
Through the partnership, H2H was recognized as the official Building Trades Unions Veterans’ Liaison of the 165th running of The King’s Plate.
“Woodbine is proud to support Helmets to Hardhats and its valuable objectives,” said Woodbine Entertainment CEO Michael Copeland. “We can think of no better way to show our appreciation for our servicepeople than to see them succeed in life after their years of hard work and sacrifice.”
H2H’s mission is to support veterans, reservists, senior cadets, military family members and Afghan Interpreters in finding meaningful second careers in the unionized construction industry. They do this by simplifying and speeding up joining the skilled trades by assisting clients into apprenticeship opportunities with one of Canada’s 14 Building Trades Unions or offering direct hires with recognized employers.
“We are thrilled to partner with Woodbine Entertainment to champion our mission of empowering Veterans with meaningful career opportunities in Canada’s Building Trades Unions,” said James Hogarth, executive director of H2H. “Through this partnership, we aim to raise awareness about our organization and our services to the military community while showcasing the abundant career possibilities available within the unionized construction industry. Together, we will pave the way for a brighter future in the construction industry with the value added by a Veteran.”
Founded in 1860, The King’s Plate is the longest continuously run stakes race in North America and the richest horse race in Canada.