ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
On June 7th at 9:30 AM, Grade 6 to 8 students in the Peel District School Board were introduced to exciting careers in the skilled trades through conversations with inspiring young tradeswomen.
SKILLED TRADES OVERVIEW
Job Talks Executive Director Dr. Jon Callegher provided an overview of exciting careers for women in the skilled trades in Motive Power, Services, Industrial, and Construction, along with how these careers can be explored through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). Students were also introduced to OYAP Coordinator, Alan Rogers.
TRADESWOMEN PANEL 1
Lovleen Sarah
Carpenter Apprentice
Mackenzie Dejong
Farm Equipment
Technician Apprentice
Dee Durant
Electrician Apprentice
TRADESWOMEN PANEL 2
Tanya Daye
Truck and Coach Technician
Celeste Lamondin
Brick and Stone Mason Apprentice
Alexis Verdon
Automotive Service
Technician Apprentice
MEDIA CENTRE
AGENDA
09:30 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks
09:35 AM Overview of the Skilled Trades
09:50 AM Tradeswomen Panel 1
10:15 AM Tradeswomen Panel 2
10:40 AM Thank You and Closing Remarks
PARTNERS
