Loyalist College welcomes HGTV star and renovation expert Scott McGillivray to Speaker Series

Belleville, ON, Sept. 13, 2024 – Loyalist College is pleased to announce that home renovation expert and HGTV star Scott McGillivray will take the stage for the next instalment of the Loyalist College Speaker Series on Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m.

As an experienced contractor, entrepreneur, and executive producer, McGillivray has spent nearly two decades building his career in the home renovation industry. Known for hosting hit shows such as Income Property, Moving the McGillivrays, Buyers Bootcamp and Scott’s Vacation House Rules, McGillivray has helped countless homeowners make smart renovation decisions and inspired many to pursue hands-on careers in the trades.

During his talk, McGillivray will share how his foundational knowledge as a contractor has shaped his career and offer practical insights on the opportunities presented by Canada’s growing demand for skilled trades professionals. 

“We’re thrilled to welcome our community back to campus for another instalment of Loyalist’s Speaker Series,” says Loyalist College President and CEO Mark Kirkpatrick. “McGillivray’s unique journey from contractor and entrepreneur to TV personality demonstrates how skilled trades training, paired with an entrepreneurial mindset, can lead to rewarding, varied, and successful careers. We hope his story inspires our students and community to explore the vast opportunities within the skilled trades.”

This free community event was made possible through the generosity of the Weston Family Foundation, the Schulich Foundation, and the Canerector Foundation.

Tickets and details are available now at loyalistcollege.com/speakerseries.

About Loyalist College 
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities. 

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Contact: 
Hannah Brown
Director of Marketing and Communications
hbrown@loyalistcollege.com