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Skills Ontario
Discovery Day
We bring careers in Construction, Industrial, Motive Power, Service & Technology to YOU!

 

Join Skills Ontario and our Discovery Day event partners to learn about the incredible career opportunities that exist in skilled trades and technologies. Hear from industry, educational and community service provider experts about careers, pathways and support programs for new comers to Ontario.


This event is FREE to attend, requires no travel and can be accessed on any PC or mobile device with an internet connection!

  • Hear from government officials and inspiring representatives
  • Explore the virtual exhibit hall to connect directly with organizations, colleges, businesses, and more
  • Hear from tradespeople on their journeys and success
  • Learn about various opportunities through educational seminars and presentations

Agenda

 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Exhibit Halls Open - Visit and engage with over 40 exhibitors!

Exhibitor booths will feature Ontario employers, settlement agencies, educational institutes, immigration consultants, government agencies, professional associations and other services. Learn about specific skilled trade and technology careers, pathways to those careers and have the opportunity to ask questions to any and all exhibitors!

Event Leaderboard - Collect points for a chance to win!

Visit exhibit booths, attend sessions, complete the event trivia, and more to earn points towards the event leaderboard. Top scorers will have the chance to win some fantastic prizes! Login on event day and visit the Leaderboard for full details!

  10:00 am - 10:30 am

Keynote Presentation

Hear from Skills Ontario CEO Ian Howcroft, government officials, RBC Foundation, and Mohamad Fakih, CEO/President of Paramount Fine Foods.

  11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Skills Ontario Presentation & Mentor Panel

First of two (2) panels featuring a Skills Ontario presentation focusing on various careers in skilled trades and technologies for newcomers, followed by a mentors panel. Mentors will be speaking about their journey and experiences as skilled trade/technology professionals.

  1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Skills Ontario Presentation & Mentor Panel

Second of two (2) panels featuring a Skills Ontario presentation focusing on various careers in skilled trades and technologies for newcomers, followed by a mentors panel. Mentors will be speaking about their journey and experiences as skilled trade/technology professionals.


Partners

Government Partner


This program is funded by the Government of Ontario.


Corporate Partner

Media Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, registration will be required to get access to the event.
This is an online event. You do not have to travel to any specific location. You can participate anywhere that you have Internet access. The event is accessible from desktop, mobile and tablet devices. NOTE: This platform works best on a Chrome browser.
NO. You do not need to download or install any software to participate in our conference. You only need to have access to the Internet.
Your login details will be emailed to you ahead of the event. You can use these details to access the online event OR use the “Login” button at the top of this page.
All conferences/panels will be recorded and available through the event platform for 90 days after the event.
Yes. Like any physical event, we will have a Swag bag for you! You can add all of the documents available to the online Swag bag in your account and then email them to yourself or share items with colleagues and friends by simply entering their email.
Absolutely! We are counting on you to invite others! Help us spread the word. You can simply share the link to this page, and they can register at their convenience.