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