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It   has   been   a   busy   National   Skilled   Trade   &   Technology   Week   for   Skills   Ontario!   🛠️💻 

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It has been a busy National Skilled Trade & Technology Week for Skills Ontario! 🛠️💻

This week is an opportunity to recognize and learn about the different #SkilledTrade and #Technology careers, including how these fields can offer rewarding careers, professional growth, ...Read moreentrepreneurial opportunities, and more.

A BIG thank you to everyone who participated in our following activities this week:
- Skills Inclusivity Series
- FNMI Student Challenge
- Virtual Twin Prop Plane Build
- Virtual Presentations

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It   has   been   a   busy   National   Skilled   Trade   &   Technology   Week   for   Skills   Ontario!   🛠️💻 

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It has been a busy National Skilled Trade & Technology Week for Skills Ontario! 🛠️💻

This week is an opportunity to recognize and learn about the different #SkilledTrade and #Technology careers, including how these fields can offer rewarding careers, professional growth, ...Read moreentrepreneurial opportunities, and more.

A BIG thank you to everyone who participated in our following activities this week:
- Skills Inclusivity Series
- FNMI Student Challenge
- Virtual Twin Prop Plane Build
- Virtual Presentations

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We're   receiving   amazing   feedback   on   the   new   FNMI   Student   Challenge   that   launched   during   National   Skilled   Trade   &   Technology... Lightbox link for post with description We're receiving amazing feedback on the new FNMI...

We're receiving amazing feedback on the new FNMI Student Challenge that launched during National Skilled Trade & Technology Week!

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A big thank you to everyone participating in this exciting challenge where #STEM ...Read moreeducation meets Indigenous knowledge!

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We're   receiving   amazing   feedback   on   the   new   FNMI   Student   Challenge   that   launched   during   National   Skilled   Trade   &   Technology... Lightbox link for post with description We're receiving amazing feedback on the new FNMI...

We're receiving amazing feedback on the new FNMI Student Challenge that launched during National Skilled Trade & Technology Week!

Check out photos of student's projects so far 🛶

A big thank you to everyone participating in this exciting challenge incorporating ...Read more#STEM education and Indigenous traditional knowledge!

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We're   receiving   amazing   feedback   on   the   new   FNMI   Student   Challenge   that   launched   during   National   Skilled   Trade   &... Lightbox link for post with description We're receiving amazing feedback on the new FNMI...

We're receiving amazing feedback on the new FNMI Student Challenge that launched during National Skilled Trade & Technology Week!

Check out photos of student's projects so far 🛶

A big thank you to everyone participating in this exciting challenge incorporating ...Read more#STEM education

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This   fall   Skills   Ontario   is   pleased   to   celebrate   an   exciting   milestone   for   our   Trades   &   Tech   Truck   Program   —   ALL   SIX... Lightbox link for post with description This fall Skills Ontario is pleased to celebrate...

This fall Skills Ontario is pleased to celebrate an exciting milestone for our Trades & Tech Truck Program — ALL SIX UNITS ARE ON THE ROAD AT ENGAGING YOUTH, PARETNS AND OTHERS IN THE PROMOTION OF SKILLED TRADES & TECHNOLGY CAREERS!

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Today   marks   an   exciting   milestone   for   our   Trades   &   Tech   Truck   Program   —   ALL   SIX   UNITS   ARE   ON   THE   ROAD   AT   THE   SAME  ... Lightbox link for post with description Today marks an exciting milestone for our Trades...

Today marks an exciting milestone for our Trades & Tech Truck Program — ALL SIX UNITS ARE ON THE ROAD AT THE SAME TIME!

What an incredible achievement and a true reflection of how much this program has grown!

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This   fall   Skills   Ontario   is   pleased   to   celebrate   an   exciting   milestone   for   our   Trades   &   Tech   Truck   Program   —   ALL   SIX   UNITS... Lightbox link for post with description This fall Skills Ontario is pleased to celebrate...

This fall Skills Ontario is pleased to celebrate an exciting milestone for our Trades & Tech Truck Program — ALL SIX UNITS ARE ON THE ROAD AND ENGAGING YOUTH, PARENTS AND OTHERS IN THE PROMOTION OF SKILLED TRADES & TECHNOLOGY CAREERS!
What an incredible achievement and a true ...Read morereflection of how much this program has grown!

📍 Here’s where everyone was today:

🚛 The Original Unit - LevelUp! Hamilton

🚛 Trailer 1 – Cobourg - School Visit

🚛 Trailer 2 – Ottawa - School Visit

🚛 Trailer 3 – Tiverton - Take Your Kids to Work Day

🚛 Trailer 4 – Fort Frances - Skills Ontario Young Woman's Trade & Tech Day

🚛 Trailer 5 – Owen Sound / Grey-Bruce Area - School Visit

🌟 From one truck to SIX units out making an impact across Ontario!

This is more than just a scheduling milestone. It’s a testament to the hard work, dedication, flexibility and teamwork that goes into making this program successful.

From planning and scheduling to maintenance, travel, setup and delivering incredible experiences to students — every single person has played a part in getting us here!

👏 A HUGE thank you to our entire team for making this possible!

Six units. Countless opportunities. One incredible team! 💪🚛

Fun fact: all units are booked to for the remainder of the year!

LET’S KEEP ROLLING! 🎉

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2 days ago

This   fall   Skills   Ontario   is   pleased   to   celebrate   an   exciting   milestone   for   our   Trades   &   Tech   Truck   Program   —   ALL   SIX   UNITS... Lightbox link for post with description This fall Skills Ontario is pleased to celebrate...

This fall Skills Ontario is pleased to celebrate an exciting milestone for our Trades & Tech Truck Program — ALL SIX UNITS ARE ON THE ROAD AND ENGAGING YOUTH, PARENTS AND OTHERS IN THE PROMOTION OF SKILLED TRADES & TECHNOLOGY CAREERS! 
What an incredible achievement and a true ...Read morereflection of how much this program has grown!

📍 Here’s where everyone was today:

🚛 The Original Unit - LevelUp! Hamilton

🚛 Trailer 1 – Cobourg - School Visit

🚛 Trailer 2 – Ottawa - School Visit

🚛 Trailer 3 – Tiverton - Take Your Kids to Work Day

🚛 Trailer 4 – Fort Frances - Skills Ontario Young Woman's Trade & Tech Day

🚛 Trailer 5 – Owen Sound / Grey-Bruce Area - School Visit

🌟 From one truck to SIX units out making an impact across Ontario!

This is more than just a scheduling milestone. It’s a testament to the hard work, dedication, flexibility and teamwork that goes into making this program successful.

From planning and scheduling to maintenance, travel, setup and delivering incredible experiences to students — every single person has played a part in getting us here!

👏 A HUGE thank you to our entire team for making this possible!

Six units. Countless opportunities. One incredible team! 💪🚛

Fun fact: all units are booked to for the remainder of the year!

LET’S KEEP ROLLING! 🎉@skillsonttt

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