The City of Toronto is hosting a Youth Skilled Trades Event on Thursday, May 29.

Who Should Attend

  • High school & college students
  • People interested skilled trades
  • Educators
  • Guidance counselors
  • Communities underrepresented in the skilled trades including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) youth, women and 2SLGBTQI+ youth

What To Expect

  • Hands-on trade demonstrations & simulators
  • Meet skilled tradespeople & City professionals
  • Explore career & apprenticeship opportunities
  • Information & resources from colleges, unions, & City divisions
  • Inclusive space welcoming BIPOC youth, women and 2SLGBTQI+ youth

Location

1050 Ellesmere Rd., Toronto, ON M1P 4P4
Thursday, May 29
Session 1: 9 a.m. to noon – Open to all youth
Session 2: 1 to 4 p.m. – Session for BIPOC youth, women and 2SLGBTQI+ youth and allies

City of Toronto staff from:

  • Corporate Real Estate Management
  • Environment, Climate & Forestry 
  • Fleet Services
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Toronto Fire Services
  • Toronto Paramedic Services
  • Toronto Water
  • People & Equity (Recruitment) 

Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 416

Various Colleges

  • Arboristry
  • Automotive Service Technology
  • Electrical Work
  • Heating, Ventalation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Litter Collection
  • Millwrighting
  • Parts Tech (240P)
  • Plumbing
  • Truck & Coach Technology
  • Welding