Discovery Day for Northwestern Ontario

Careers in Skilled Trades & Technologies

February 16, 2022
(CST): 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
(EST): 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Join Skills Ontario and our Discovery Day event partners to learn about the incredible career opportunities that exist in skilled trades and technologies. Hear from industry and educational experts about careers, pathways and support programs in the Northwestern Ontario Region.

2021-2022 Skills Ontario Discovery Day Teacher Resource Guide (Web)

Recording of Morning Session

Recording of Afternoon Session

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

☑️	All Grade 7 and 8 students enrolled in Keewatin-Patricia DSB, Kenora Catholic DSB, Northwest Catholic DSB, Lakehead Public DSB, Rainy River DSB, Superior Greenstone DSB, Superior North Catholic DSB, Thunder Bay Catholic DSB

☑️	Educators

☑️	Guidance Counsellors

WHY YOU SHOULD REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

☑️	Unique virtual live experience

☑️	Connect and ask questions to experts in skilled trades/technologies & education

☑️	Exciting and Engaging!

AGENDA

9:00 am - 11:00 am (CST)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)

Education & Skilled Trades Panel

First of two (2) employer and education panels. Hear from skilled professionals about
exciting career opportunities in skilled trades and technologies and hear from
education experts about pathways to those careers! The panel will conclude with a
Q&A session where you’ll have a chance to ask questions to the panelists.

11:30 am - 1:30 pm (CST)
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (EST)

Education & Skilled Trades Panel

Second of two (2) employer and education panels. Hear from skilled professionals about
exciting career opportunities in skilled trades and technologies and hear from
education experts about pathways to those careers! The panel will conclude with a
Q&A session where you’ll have a chance to ask questions to the panelists.

EVENT PARTNERS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to register to attend the event?
Yes, we are asking teachers to complete registration in order to get access to the event.

Where is the event taking place?
This is an online event. You do not have to travel to any specific location. You can participate anywhere that you have Internet access. The event is accessible from desktop, mobile and tablet devices.

Do I need to download or install any software to be able to attend this event?
NO. You do not need to download or install any software to participate in our conference. You only need to have access to the Internet. Note: Chrome browsers work best.

How do I join on the day of the event?
The event will be hosted on MS Teams and the link to join will be emailed to you ahead of the event.

If I cannot attend, will a recording be available? If so, for how long?
All panels will be recorded and available through this website for at least 30 days after the event.

Can I invite my colleagues and friends to attend the event?
Absolutely! We are counting on you to invite others! Help us spread the word. You can simply share the link to this page, and they can register at their convenience.