Skills Ontario
| Skills Ontario | |
|---|---|
| Type | Organization |
| Founded | 1989 |
Skills Ontario is an organization that provides opportunities for students to explore skilled trades and technologies.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- February 2021: The organization is launching a role-model campaign featuring eight First Nations workers in videos and posters to promote trades as well-paid careers. The group received applications for the campaign from across Ontario, including from individuals in Thunder Bay, Sudbury, and Sault Ste. Marie. The initiative aims to dispel stereotypes about the trades and highlight the intelligence and schooling required for these professions.[2]
- May 2021: Since 1989, this organization has managed programs including competitions, camps, and workshops for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth in Ontario. In May 2021, the group partnered with ORIGIN to launch a virtual reality career exploration initiative. The organization aims to increase diversity and representation in the skilled workforce through its Trade Up! Be Proud, Be Skilled campaign.[3]
- February 2022: The organization hosted the Junk Drawer Races, including a virtual paper glider competition for students in 2021-22. It provides hands-on learning opportunities and career pathway exploration for students across Ontario.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Red Rock Indian Band youth takes home gold medal at provincial competition", Anishinabek News, 14 February 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New First Nation campaign to promote skilled trades as first-choice careers underway", Anishinabek News, 26 February 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Skills Ontario and Indigenous-owned ORIGIN bring skilled trades to life in ‘Trade Up! Be Proud, Be Skilled’ Virtual Reality Careers campaign", Anishinabek News, 17 May 2021 (archived copy; original article).