Careers in Residential Trades: Building & Maintaining the Home- May 28, 2026

Thu, May 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
This session explores the skilled trades and construction sector as a dynamic, high-demand industry essential for building and maintaining Canada's infrastructure. Highlighting diverse careers in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, and construction project management, students will learn about the lucrative earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pathways. The session will discuss the significant shortage of skilled workers, translating to high job security and excellent opportunities for rapid advancement and entrepreneurship, such as starting a contracting business.

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About the Ontario Career Lab

Inspiring Bright Futures

Ontario Career Lab (OCL), powered by HIEC, delivers innovative programming that brings career exploration, career development, and career learning directly into classrooms and communities โ€” helping students and lifelong learners build confidence, explore possibilities, and make informed, inspired choices about their futures.

Careers in Residential Trades: Building & Maintaining the Home- May 28, 2026

Thu, May 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
This session explores the skilled trades and construction sector as a dynamic, high-demand industry essential for building and maintaining Canada's infrastructure. Highlighting diverse careers in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, and construction project management, students will learn about the lucrative earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pathways. The session will discuss the significant shortage of skilled workers, translating to high job security and excellent opportunities for rapid advancement and entrepreneurship, such as starting a contracting business.

About the Ontario Career Lab

Inspiring Bright Futures

Ontario Career Lab (OCL), powered by HIEC, delivers innovative programming that brings career exploration, career development, and career learning directly into classrooms and communities โ€” helping students and lifelong learners build confidence, explore possibilities, and make informed, inspired choices about their futures.

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