Helmets to Hardhats and Woodbine Entertainment Form King’s Plate Partnership
June 20 2024 - 11:07AM
Woodbine Entertainment and Helmets to Hardhats Canada (H2H) are
pleased to announce a new partnership for the 2024 King’s Plate,
taking place at Woodbine Racetrack on August 17.
Through the partnership, H2H will be recognized as the Official
Building Trades Unions Veterans’ Liaison of the 165th running of
The King’s Plate, and a Canadian Veteran will be included in the
opening ceremony.
“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 expediting the process of 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 Helmets to Hardhats Canada. "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.
About Woodbine Entertainment:Woodbine
Entertainment is the largest horse racing operator in Canada with a
multi-dimensional entertainment business. The Ontario corporation
is host to world-class Thoroughbred horse racing at Woodbine
Racetrack in Toronto and Standardbred horse racing at Woodbine
Mohawk Park in Milton. Woodbine operates HPIbet, a wagering
platform that allows Canadians to bet on races at Woodbine tracks
and horse racing around the world online. Operating without share
capital, Woodbine Entertainment has a mandate to support the horse
racing industry and the nearly 25,000 jobs it supports across the
province. With this in mind, Woodbine Entertainment is surging
ahead with the development of the land surrounding Woodbine
Racetrack, creating living, business, and community spaces as
outlined in the Woodbine Community Plan.
About Helmets to HardhatsH2H is a registered
non-profit organization that has been providing second career
opportunities within Canada's Building Trades Unions to the
military-affiliated community for over a decade. Canada's Unions
and employers receive highly motivated, trained, and dedicated
employees to add to their workforce. H2H is recognized as a leading
service provider by the Government of Ontario, the Canadian Armed
Forces, and Veterans Affairs Canada. For more information about
Helmets to Hardhats, please visit
https://helmetstohardhats.ca/.
For further information, contact:Helmets to Hardhats’ Director
of Communications Aidan Strickland
at astrickland@helmetstohardhats.caOr Woodbine’s Senior
Communications Manager Leanne Elnicki at lelnicki@woodbine.com