Ontario’s Level Up! career fairs are back.
The events showcase the skilled trades and the apprenticeships and training opportunities available.
They will be held in 12 communities this year, including one in Thunder Bay in late October.
More than 60,000 people are expected to attend the fairs.
They were launched five years ago to help encourage more young people into the trades.
“Our government is focused on making sure Ontario workers have the skills, resources and opportunities they need to succeed,” states David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, in a release.
“The Level Up! career fairs continue to open more doors for students and jobseekers to explore careers in the skilled trades, connect directly with employers and see firsthand the opportunities available to them.”
The fairs showcase Ontario’s 144 skilled trades through interactive exhibits, hands-on demonstrations and conversations with employers, unions and training providers.
“Ontario’s students deserve every opportunity to explore pathways that lead to rewarding, good-paying careers,” states Paul Calandra, Minister of Education.
“Level Up! plays an important role in connecting classroom learning with hands-on experience.”
The fairs were initially designed for students, but welcome parents, educators and others.
The demand for skilled trades workers in Ontario is expected to continue, with roughly one in three tradespeople nearing retirement.
The province states that one in six job openings in Ontario will be in skilled trades-related occupations by 2034.
Organizations interested in being a potential exhibitor or sponsor at the career fair can email LevelUp@ontario.ca or visit LevelUp! website. Click here.
