Ian Howcroft

Chief Executive Officer of @skillsontario, an organization dedicated to promoting skilled trade and technology careers to youth.

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(2/2) All competitors have demonstrated great skill and knowledge of different skilled trades and technologies, and a special congratulations to Luca on achieving a medallion of excellence for Cooking!

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It is a great experience to be at @WorldSkills2026 with @jenn__green , @PaulClipsham, and Kate Belair and support Team Canada, including Ontario competitors Ethan Almeida from @CentennialEDU , Luca Assad from @GBPolytech , & Grant Maddock & Cole Hunter from @HumberPoly (1/2)

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Here in Shanghai, China to cheer on Team Canada at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026!

@Skills_Canada @WorldSkills2026 @CentennialEDU @GBPolytech @HumberPoly @jenn__green @skillsontario

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(2/2) Ontario needs skilled workers and our goal is to open eyes, open minds, and open doors to skilled trades and technologies.

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It was a pleasure to meet with and brief Minister Jones on the work of @skillsontario . We appreciate the partnership with the Ministry and the government of Ontario as we work to build and develop the workforce of the future. (1/2)

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I was thrilled to attend the President's Breakfast at @HumberPoly as they start their new academic year. It was a wonderful event as they build the workforce of the future. They continue to do great things! Brilliant.

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(2/2) Skills Ontario was please to receive almost $1.2 million for our new Move Up Trade Up program that will allow 250 individuals receive training, employment, & wrap around supports to help them build their careers in the Skilled Trades!

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I was pleased to attend today's SDF announcement at the Ottawa YMCA Power of Trades Development Centre that saw several organizations receive over $9 million in SDF support.  (1/2)

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I am pleased I could participate in the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Alliance at the Linamar's Centre for Manufacturing Excellence led by Federal Minister @PattyHajdu.

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I was happy to meet with the Hon. @PaulCalandra, Minister of Education, to thank him, the Ministry, and the Ontario Government for their support of the skilled trades and technology careers.
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A @skillsontario Board meeting was held at Ontario Power Generation (@opg ) today with a tour of the Darlington SMR - construction of the first small modular reactor in the G7!

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@skillsontario recognizes and celebrates the return of Bruce Power’s Unit 3 to operations. An impressive achievement, especially as it was accomplished six months ahead of schedule! We support projects enabling more Ontarians to pursue careers in skilled trades & technologies.

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Met with the Hon. Minister @nolanmquinn  after his visit with the @skillsontario Trades & Tech Truck at Centennial College to discuss the importance of Ontario's public colleges in skilled trades training. The provincial government's support is vital helping future tradespeople

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Happy to tour MP Michael Ma through the Skills Canada National Competition and receive an Air Canada experience with Michael Perucho.

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I am pleased to support Team Ontario at the Skills Canada National Competition. Glad to see Skills Ontario Board Chair, David Morley, @gotomorley , and the @skillsontario Trades & Truck in attendance!

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I was pleased to represent @skillsontario at the recent announcement of the $14 billion investment to support the mining industry in Ontario by @ONenergy & @agnicoeagle . This decision will help create new skilled trade jobs and grow our economy.

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I enjoyed visiting St. Lawrence College and Humber Polytechnic this weekend to witness the Skills Ontario Qualifying Competitions. The winners of the Carpentry, Culinary, TV & Video Production and Welding contests from this event will advance to the Skills Ontario Competition.

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Spoke with students and families at the @OttCatholicSB Parent Event about the exciting career opportunities in the skilled trades. Great presenting alongside Brett Jewitt and Will Stoner, and amazing to see students explore the Trades & Tech Truck.

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Thrilled by the increased funding for Ontario’s public colleges. Thank you Premier Doug (@fordnation) and Minister Nolan Quinn (@nolanmquinn ) for your support & leadership.

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#ICYMI Yesterday, we dropped Budget 2026: a Plan to Protect Ontario. Check out what leaders across the postsecondary sector are saying about our record-setting investments.

#ProtectOntario,

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I was pleased to celebrate women in the skilled trades during the Skills Ontario International Women's Day Celebration. Thank you to Candice White , CEO of @SkilledTradesON , and Jody Young, President & CEO of @WSPS_NEWS , for speaking at this event.