The talent on display at the National Skills Competition made one thing clear: Ontario’s next generation of workers is ready to take a hands-on role in building the future of our province.
Proud to highlight six apprenticeship training projects across the GTA that will help ensure young people, apprentices and jobseekers have access to training to start meaningful careers, faster!
When more people can train for rewarding careers close to home, Ontario communities grow stronger and our economy stays competitive for the future.
Learn more: https://t.co/X2NGriNiv7
Precision, problem-solving, and craftsmanship are at the heart of cabinetmaking. Blum Canada is proud to support the Cabinetmaking competition at Skills Ontario and celebrate students developing the skills that power the future of woodworking and furniture manufacturing in Ontario. #Blum
Curious minds at the Skills Ontario Competition are learning about the many fascinating careers in the aviation industry at the @AirCanada TechOps exhibitor booth! Check out these photos and come to the competition to visit the Air Canada TechOps booth.
#SkillsOntario #AviationCareers #FutureWorkforce #SkilledTrades #Aerospace #SOC2026
The skills at #SOC2026 have been amazing to witness from thousands of students across Ontario! 🙌🌟
The results from all contests will be revealed during the Closing Ceremony. Tune into the livestream at 9:00am (EST) on our website to see who is taking home a medal 🏅🛠️
Livestream link at https://t.co/uYqEKXmjpX
Skills Ontario Board of Directors is recruiting several new board members to lead our organization into the next decade!
The Board of Directors provides oversight, sets the strategic direction of Skills Ontario, and is accountable for organizational results. Please note director positions are volunteer positions with no remuneration.
We invite everyone to apply, including those from the following industries:
📚 College and education
🛠 Construction
⚙ Technology including but not limited to fintech, design, animation, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and other growing segments of the industry
✈️Service and tourism, with preference for a representative from a restaurant, hotel and/or airline business
💵 Accounting
⚖ Law
All applications are due by March 20th, 2026. Learn how to apply by clicking on the link below 👇
https://t.co/vAHlDiG2h6
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Le conseil d’administration de Compétences Ontario recrute plusieurs nouveaux administrateurs afin de soutenir la gouvernance de l’organisme pour la prochaine décennie!
Le conseil d’administration assure la supervision de l’organisme, définit son orientation stratégique et veille à l’atteinte des résultats organisationnels. Veuillez prendre note que les fonctions d’administrateur sont exercées à titre bénévole, sans rémunération.
Nous invitons toutes les personnes intéressées à soumettre leur candidature, notamment celles issues des secteurs suivants :
📚 Collèges et éducation
🛠 Construction
⚙ Technologie, incluant notamment (sans s’y limiter), la technologie financière, la conception, l’animation, la robotique, la fabrication de pointe et d’autres segments en croissance de l’industrie
✈️ Service et tourisme, avec une préférence pour une représentation des secteurs de la restauration, de l’hôtellerie ou de l’aviation
💵 Comptabilité
⚖ Droit
Les candidatures doivent être reçues au plus tard le 20 mars 2026. Cliquez sur le lien ci-dessous pour soumettre votre candidature 👇
https://t.co/vAHlDiG2h6
Hey teachers, nominate an inspiring technological educator for the Dick Hopkins Award!🏆
Skills Ontario is accepting applications until March 27th. You can nominate someone you know at https://t.co/a9Q1kLNfqm
Skills Ontario is proud to present this award in partnership with @OCTEOntario to an educator who demonstrates the same passion and commitment to #TechEducation as the former Dick Hopkins.
Skills Ontario Board of Directors is recruiting several new board members to lead our organization into the next decade!
The Board of Directors provides oversight, sets the strategic direction of Skills Ontario, and is accountable for organizational results. Please note director positions are volunteer positions with no remuneration.
We invite everyone to apply, including those from the following industries:
📚 College and education
🛠 Construction
⚙ Technology including but not limited to fintech, design, animation, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and other growing segments of the industry
✈️ Service and tourism, with preference for a representative from a restaurant, hotel and/or airline business
💵 Accounting
⚖ Law
All applications are due by March 20th, 2026. Learn how to apply by clicking on the link below 👇
https://t.co/vAHlDiG2h6
Will you be the next Glenn Beatty Award recipient? 👀
We are accepting for this award until October 17th!
🎖️This award is named after former Skills Ontario volunteer, Glenn Beatty. It is presented to volunteers who embody the same commitment and passion for this organization as Glenn did.
If you know someone like this, consider nominating them for the Glenn Beatty Award!
📝Applications are easy to fill out and can be submitted to [email protected]
🔗 https://t.co/Q8wN8lppoL
#ICYMI Skills Ontario was a recipient of the Building Diversity Awards! 🌟
We are grateful that our #Diversity, #Equity, and #Inclusion efforts to bring more youth into the #SkilledTrades have been recognized and were chosen for this honour.
Thank you to the Toronto Community Benefits Network (@tcbn_to) for this award and visiting our Waterloo office to deliver it!
Nominate a Skills Ontario volunteer for the Glenn Beatty Award!
This award honours former Skills Ontario volunteer, Glenn Beatty, and is presented to the volunteer / volunteers who embody the same passion and dedication for Skills Ontario as Glenn did. 🛠️🌟
All applications are due before Friday, October 17th.
If you want to nominate someone, please fill out application below and submit to [email protected]
🔗https://t.co/Q8wN8lppoL
🚨Calling for nominations for the Glenn Beatty Award!
What is the Glenn Beatty Award?
This award honours former Skills Ontario volunteer, Glenn Beatty. It is presented to the volunteer / volunteers who embody the same passion and dedication for Skills Ontario as Glenn Beatty did.
If you want to nominate someone, please fill out application below and submit to [email protected]
🔗https://t.co/Q8wN8lppoL
The deadline to apply is October 17th!
#Summer vacation may be over, but check out these #Photos from our Trades & Tech Camps across Ontario! 📸☀️
Youth tried new things and participated in hands on #Learning over the break. Thank you to everyone who joined us this summer to explore #SkilledTrade and #Technology careers! 🛠️🤖
Wishing all students a great first week of #School and to keep trying new things throughout the year. 🍎🚀
Join us on August 12th for a special community build project!
You can learn new carpentry skills by helping to build picnic tables that will be donated to the community of @GardenRiver First Nation.
This event is open to all, but preference will be given to Garden River affiliates/ Batchewana band members.
Event Details
🗓️Date: August 12th, 2025
🕰️Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
🗺️Location: Ojibway Park Pavilion, Garden River, ON
🍽️Free Lunch
📦Free STEM Kit to take home!
Limited spots are available so sign up today using the QR Code or registration link below!
Link: https://t.co/NVUoA6Xkih
#CommunityBuild #Carpentry #SkilledTrades #Tech #Education
Happy to meet with the Hon. @nolanmquinn , Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence & Security, to discuss challenges & opportunities regarding the college sector. Colleges have a vital role in building the skilled workforce of the future.
Exciting news ahead of summer--- Skills Ontario will be running another Trades & Tech Camp at @HumberPoly !
This camp will be held the week of July 21st - 25th and registration will open on Friday, June 13th at 1:30 PM (EST).
You will be able to register for this week of fun #SkilledTrade exploration at https://t.co/g0IdhDqcPh
#SummerCamps #TorontoEvents #SkilledTrades #Technologies #STEM
It's National Indigenous #History Month!
Skills Ontario celebrates and recognizes the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of #FirstNations, #Inuit, and #Métis peoples across the nation. We are proud to offer programming for #Indigenous youth to explore skilled trade careers, including our FNMI Student Conference!
Join with us as allies to #Learn more and understand the true history of Indigenous Peoples.
#NIHM2025 #IndigenousYouth #SkilledTrades #Technologies
Congratulations to Team Ontario competitor Noah Rittenhouse of CNC Machining Usinage for receiving the Best of Region Award presented by @RBC at the Skills Canada National Competition!