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.
2024 Event Schedule*
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
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?
In Ontario, there are more than 140 professions in the skilled trades, each serving an important role in our province’s economy and making a tangible difference in people’s lives.
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.
Can I pursue a skilled trade?
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.
About Level Up!
Level Up! is a series of dynamic, multi-day career fairs that bring together the best in skilled trades professionals across industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, associations and more. Students in grades 7 to 12 have the opportunity to learn about Ontario’s 140+ Skill Trades through interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities, while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers about life-changing career opportunities.
