Connect with our youth

Join our lineup of 2024 Level Up! exhibitors to help our youth realize their potential and discover rewarding opportunities in the skilled trades.

September
12th

Cobourg
Community Centre

750 D’Arcy St,
Cobourg, ON
K9A 0G1

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (September 12th)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

September
17th

Essa
Agriplex

7505 10th Line,
Barrie, ON
L0L 2N0

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (September 17th)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

September
19th

The
Aud

400 East Ave,
Kitchener, ON
N2H 1Z6

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (September 19th)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

September
24th

The Machine
Shop

83 Huron St,
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6A 5P4

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (September 24th)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

September
26th

Canadian
Lakehead Exhibition

425 Northern Ave,
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 2V7

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (September 26th)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October
2nd

Sudbury
Community Arena

240 Elgin St,
Sudbury, ON
P3E 3N6

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (October 2nd)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October
4th

Northern College
(Timmins)

4715 Highway 101 East,
South Porcupine, ON
P0N 1H0

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (October 4th)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October
8th

The Cornwall
Civic Complex

100 Water St E,
Cornwall, ON
K6H 6G4

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (October 8th)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October
10th and 11th

EY
Centre

4899 Uplands Dr,
Ottawa, ON
K1V 2N6

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (October 10th)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October
16th

Nipissing
University

100 College Dr,
North Bay, ON
P1B 0A4

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (October 16th)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October
22nd to 24th

Tribute
Communities Centre

99 Athol St E,
Oshawa, ON
L1H 1J8

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (October 22nd)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October
29th

Lasalle
Event Centre

970 Front Rd,
LaSalle, ON
N9J 1Z9

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (October 29th)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

November
12th and 13th

Western Fair
District Agriplex

845 Florence St,
London, ON
N5W 3V9

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (November 12th)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

November
20th and 21st

Niagara Falls
Convention Centre

6815 Stanley Avenue,
Niagara Falls, ON
L2G 3Y9

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (November 20th)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

November
26th to 28th

International
Centre Hall 2

6900 Airport Rd,
Mississauga, ON
L4V 1E8

Event Day

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening Open House (November 26th)
3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

*These dates are subject to change

The Skilled Trades: Where Hands-on Expertise Meets Career Opportunity 

The skilled trades provide consistent work and good pay – and by taking part in an apprenticeship, you can earn while you learn. 

What does a skilled trade look like?

Thinking about your career? The skilled trades could be perfect for you.

Reasons to consider the skilled trades

The skilled trades provide rewarding, lucrative and purpose-driven career pathways that are in high demand.

What are the skilled trades?

Spanning the construction, industrial, motive power, and service sectors, there are 140+ skilled trades in Ontario.

Find out if you’re eligible to pursue a skilled trade in Ontario. Spoiler: there’s a skilled trade for everyone.

Frequently asked questions

From salaries to training, we’re providing answers to your biggest questions about the skilled trades.

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