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National Skilled Trade & Technology Week
Join Skills Ontario in Celebrating
National Skilled Trade and Technology Week!
National Skilled Trade and Technology Week is dedicated to helping people learn all about the exciting careers opportunities in the skilled trades and technologies with the goal to demonstrate that these careers are a viable first choice career option.
To celebrate Skills Ontario’s program department will be hosting a variety of virtual activities during the week of November 2-8, 2025. Details will be posted as they are confirmed. Follow us on social media @skillsontario to recieve updates!
List of Activities
The Skills Ontario Young Women’s Initiatives
This department is hosting the following events:
Solar Powered Car Kit Build
This department is hosting a Solar Powered Car Kit Build! Kits are provided to classrooms ahead of time for the event.
When: November 4th, 2025
Time: 9:30AM (EST)
Who: This activity is best suited for students in Grades 4-8.
Registration: This event is now full.
"A Sit Down with..." Video Series
This video series sits down with women in different skilled trade and technology careers. Available on our YouTube channel.
When: November 3rd, 2025
Who: This activity is geared towards all ages.
Skills Ontario Presentations - Elementary
The Presentation Department will be hosting virtual presentations (both in English and French) on Wednesday, November 5th.
When: November 5th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
Who: This presentation is geared towards student in Grades 7 & 8 but all are welcome.
Registration Link: https://skillsontario.jotform.com/252745344271255
Skills Ontario Presentations - Parents & Guardians
The Presentation Department will be hosting a virtual presentation for parents/guardian that want to learn more about the Skilled Trades, Technology Careers, and post-secondary pathways to help guide their child as they start exploring their future career.
When: November 5th, 2025
Time: 6:30pm (EST)
Who: This presentation is geared towards parents/guardian, but all are welcome.
Registration Link: https://skillsontario.jotform.com/252877811472263
Skills Ontario First Nations, Metis, & Inuit (FNMI) Initiatives
This department is hosting the following event:
Skilled Trades & Tech: FNMI Challenge Build + Workshop
Join us for a hands-on challenge and workshop led by an Indigenous skilled trades professional.
When: November 5th, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST)
Who: This activity is geared towards students that identify as FNMI in Grades 7-12 but all are welcome.
Registration Link: Click here
Skills Ontario Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) Initiatives
This department is hosting the following event:
Skilled Trade & Tech: Inclusivity Series – Special Trade Week Edition
Join us during the week to hear from three skilled trades professionals about their career journeys! Available on our YouTube channel.
Registration Link: Click here
Video release schedule:
Video #1 - Carpenter
When: November 4th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM (EST)
Who: All ages.
Registration link: Click here
Video #2 - Aeroplane Mechanic
When: November 5th, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM (EST)
Who: All ages
Registration link: Click here
Video #3 - Drywall Finisher
When: November 6th, 2025
Time: 12:15 PM (EST)
Who: All ages.
Registation Link: Click here
Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Truck
This department is launching a new video series during National Skilled Trade & Technology Week!
When: November 3rd, 2025
Who: This activity is geared towards all ages.
