Grades nine and ten students try their hand at skilled trades in a fun and supportive environment
As skilled trades advance technologically and the labour pool shrinks with shifting demographics, Canadian employers are increasingly turning to non-traditional labour sources such as women.
To encourage girls to consider the opportunities and benefits of a future in skilled trades, Loyalist College is hosting the third annual Tradewise event on Wednesday, October 24th. More than 55 female students in grades nine and ten are expected to attend from 11 schools, representing the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board.
The East Central Ontario Training Board is supporting the event by providing transportation and lunch, as well as promotional and material costs. Students will participate in a variety of fun activities organized by the Culinary, Automotive, Manufacturing, Welding, Electrical, Surveying, Esthetics and Construction Renovation programs. A number of the interactive sessions will be led by women students and faculty in the programs.
| What: | Tradewise: Experience Something Different |
| When: | Wednesday, October 24 9:00 a.m. Students arrive 9 – 10:50 a.m. Project One 11 – 11:30 a.m. Lunch 11:35 a.m. – 1:25 p.m. Project Two 1:25 – 1:45 p.m. Students assemble in Cafeteria Recap and survey completion |
| Where: | Loyalist College Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre |
| Please note: | Only students whose parents have signed a photo release form will be permitted to have their photo taken. |
Loyalist College prepares students for a rewarding career by combining rigorous academic standards with hands-on training from industry experts. Programs range from apprenticeships and certificates to diplomas and post-graduate studies. Loyalist offers more than 60 full-time programs and 77 university transfer agreements around the world. The best testament to the College’s value is from students, 97 percent of whom say they would recommend Loyalist to a friend. Loyalist is committed to helping students find great jobs, as well as supporting and enhancing the economic and social development of all individuals in its communities.
To speak with John O’Rourke, Director, Skills Programming Department, about the event or to confirm media attendance, please contact:
Kerry Lorimer, Manager, Corporate Communications & Media Relations,
Loyalist College
613-969-1913 ext. 2536 or klorimer@loyalistc.on.ca