Want to win $150 in WFS LTD & Milwaukee Tool goodies? We're giving away 100 tool bags + coaching, resources, & networking for women & gender non-conforming individuals pursuing apprenticeship at all levels. APPLY TODAY! webuildadream.com/herpowertools/ #HerPower #SkilledTrades

Yesterday, we announced funding that will connect over 2,000 young people with hands-on training, networking opportunities, and their own tool kit to start their journey in the trades.   We are giving our young people the tools they need to succeed...Literally!🛠🧰

Support Ontario Youth will offer up to 2,100 young people #training & opportunities through 70, one-day boot camps in #communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Tools in the Trades Boot Camps” will run Sept 2021-March 2022. Find out more: bit.ly/3wy56rt

Apprenticeship exams in Ontario are reopening. Spaces are limited as we comply with public health unit guidelines. Contact your local exam centre for availability. ontario.ca/page/finish-ap…

Interested in being an #Electrician or a #Machinist? Identify as a Woman or Non Binary over 18? YWCA Hamilton’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program Coordinators welcomes applicants until June 28th, 2021! Learn more here: bit.ly/3gQWkQ0 #apprenticeship #employment

Can we get your feedback? We want to know what YOU want to see more from us. Whether it’s specific things on social media, more podcast topics, more events... Our #TradesWeek virtual event (with free pizza!) was a huge success – do you want more like that? Let us know!

The labour market has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic and gaps within the skilled trades are persisting! We are here to support traditionally underrepresented Canadians looking to develop their skills and explore a new career!

Support Ontario Youth is proud to announce the 2021 BOLT Construction Skilled Trade Scholarship for WOMEN! In partnership with BOLT, we will be giving away 4 scholarships worth $500 each to female apprentices. Apply today (Deadline AUG 1) bit.ly/3ysPfe2

Female apprentices are statistically more likely to certify in trades where they have traditionally had a higher representation, according to Statistics Canada’s Pathways Indicators for Registered Apprentices in Canada, 2019 report. Read the full report: bit.ly/3wfoKYg

🏘️ More than half of Canadians renovated their home in 2020. There are a plethora of skilled trades careers in need of experts like you to fill the demand! 🧰 Apply for Tomorrow’s Trades Pilot Program today bit.ly/3j9DAN3

Summer jobs are a great way to gain experience plus learn knowledge and skills. What summer job helped to inform your career plans? How?

Don’t miss your chance to apply for the 2021 BOLT Construction Skilled Trade Scholarship for WOMEN! Deadline for applications is Aug. 1, 2021. Apply here: bit.ly/3ysPfe2 #SOY #SupportOntarioYouth

Virtually attend our International Day of the Girl "For Girls, By Girls" Conference for FREE on October 8th to hear from current and future skilled professionals and get empowered! Amazing speakers and panelists are joining us. Sign up at skillsontario.com/young-womens-i…! #SkillsIDG2021

6 days of Working at Heights training at Acute Environmental & Safety in Waterloo, allows 75 Waterloo Region DSB OYAP/Co-op students to work safely at heights on construction sites. These are our future skilled trade workers! #oyap #skilledtrades Monte McNaughton

Happy International Manufacturing Day Waterloo Region!!! First Friday in October! Checkout the local manufacturing plant tour videos created by the Workforce Planning Board. Charlene Hofbauer Link: workforceplanningboard.com/projects/mfgday KW Awesome Explore Waterloo Region Waterloo Region DSB #manufacturing #OYAP #skilledtrades

Here is our second video tour about Kuntz Electroplating Inc for MFG Day. Watch it here: workforceplanningboard.com/projects/mfgday

UA 527 Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship students finishing up training before they go out to work with contractors full time next week. Waterloo Region DSB WRDSB OYAP #skilledtrades #oyap

[EVENT] Do you have a child in Grade 7-12 who is interested #trades career? On June 1, WRDSB OYAP will be hosting a virtual event for parents and caregivers on 5 Great Reasons for a Career in the Trades. Visit our website to learn more and register. wrdsb.social/38KGB3L