Skills Work! ® What?s Out There?
Wednesday, October 21
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Students (Grades 7-12), get inspired to explore the skilled trades and technologies with Skills Ontario. Parents welcome.
Learn what’s out there in the Skilled Trades and Technologies.There are hundreds of career opportunities available in the construction, motive power, service, industrial and technology sectors. Gain a general overview of what is a skilled trade, post secondary pathways and why should one consider a career in skilled trades.
During the presentation, students (Grades 7-12) and parents have the opportunity to:
- Discover the benefits of careers in the skilled trades and technologies
- Know about different sectors in Skilled Trades in Ontario
- Learn about the steps to apprenticeship, as well as other pathways to a career in the skilled trades
- Find out how to acquire skills and experience
- Understand the importance of employability skills in the workplace and how these skills can easily make or break a job opportunity
- Access further resources and determine how to get started on a path that is right for them
Skills Ontario is a not-for-profit organization that has been growing a portfolio of programs to inspire and engage youth since 1989, including presentations, career exploration events, competitions, summer camps, and Young Women’s and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit workshops and conferences. To learn more about how Skills Ontario makes a difference in the lives of Ontario youth, visit www.skillsontario.com.
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