Skills Ontario Skilled Trades & Tech – UMOJA Series. This highly anticipated virtual conference is comprised of three sessions (Elementary, High School and Parent/Guardian) and focuses on promoting careers in the Skilled Trades and Technologies industries for Black students and their families. It includes an information packed Skills Ontario presentation and students will also have the opportunity to hear from featured speakers in the trades/technologies industries from the Black community. Following the conference, students will receive a comprehensive digital package that summarizes the conference content, assists with navigating post-secondary pathways and assists with identifying and accessing programs and resources.
The Skilled Trades & Tech – UMOJA Series learning objectives are:
- What is a Skilled Trade and Technologies Career?
- Post-secondary pathways, programs and resources
- How to recognize and access programs and resources to succeed
- The Black experience in pursuing success and fulfillment in trades and technologies
- How to overcome barriers and challenges
SESSION DATES:
Grades 7 & 8: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST
Grades 9 – 12: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST
Parent Session: Thursday, February 10, 2022 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm EST
COST: FREE
REGISTER for the Skilled Trades & Tech – UMOJA Series here.