National Skilled Trades & Technology Week

National Skilled Trades and Technology Week, November 4-10, 2013

Skilled Trades and Technology Week in Canada 2012 Information

National Skilled Trades and Technology Week 2012 Activities

STTWC 2012 Registration Form

What is it?

Skills/Compétences Canada (S/CC) will be promoting and hosting events to raise awareness of skilled trades and technology careers to parents, youth and the general public. This is an opportunity for organizations across Canada to get involved in a “hands-on” way to promote these careers to youth.

Why is it happening?

It is clear that skilled trades and technology careers are important for our economy and that they are an excellent career path for many young Canadians. However, many young Canadians either do not know what trade careers look like or what they entail.  This week of events and information will provide young Canadians a peek into what career options are available.

Skills/Compétences Canada’s plan is to facilitate and host skilled trade and technical activities in regions across Canada, to engage business and political leaders in discussions about the importance of these careers to our country and to focus the attention of the media on these careers.  S/CC’s long-term goal is to create an annual week of celebration of skilled trade and technical careers and to highlight those that pursue these paths for themselves.

Who should I contact to obtain more information on what is happening in my region?

Please contact your Skills/Compétences Canada Provincial/Territorial office