Level Up!
The 2024 Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs have now concluded after welcoming more than 41,000 students over 21 days and across 15 locations.
Thank you to the nearly 200 exhibitors who engaged with students at the career fairs. Your passion and dedication were key to the success of Level Up! in 2024.
Planning for next year is now underway and details will be shared once they are finalized. Exhibitors who participated in 2024 will be added to our mailing list to be notified at that time. If you are interested in getting involved in Level Up! 2025, please sign up for our mailing list on the For Exhibitors page or email Level Up! at LevelUp@ontario.ca.
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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.
