Join the lineup of 2024 Level Up! exhibitors to help our youth realize their potential and discover rewarding opportunities in the skilled trades.
There’s opportunity in every skill, so there’s an opportunity for you. If you have a desire to learn and want to play a critical role in shaping society, then the skilled trades are for you. With more than 140 skilled trades, there is a skilled trade for nearly every passion, opening doors to rewarding, purposeful, and enjoyable careers.
An apprenticeship is open to everyone, but there are some basic eligibility requirements you need to meet:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Have legal permission to work in Canada
- Meet the educational requirements for your chosen trade
- Have a sponsor in Ontario (someone who provides you with apprenticeship training)
You can make a real difference with a career in the skilled trades. You can help build a culture where the skilled trades are accessible, inclusive and lead with industry standards that meet the opportunities of today and solve the challenges of tomorrow.
The skilled trades welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. If you have desire to learn and want to play a critical role in shaping society, then a career in the skilled trades could be for you.
Across Ontario, Level Up! Programs, industry partners and professional organizations encourage diverse and inclusive perspectives by offering support for marginalized communities and ensuring bilingual representation. When you enter a career in the skilled trades, you can help build and sustain a professional culture that’s accessible, inclusive and forward-thinking – so all skilled trades professionals can continue to thrive.
