Find out if the trades is the right career path for you. Meet representatives from different trades organizations to learn about available services, education programs, funding options, current employment opportunities and how you can get started. This event is ideal for anyone in the trades or thinking about starting a career in the trades.
Admission is free, but space is limited to 15 participants.
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Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: VPI Hamilton, 1051 Upper James Street, Suite 102, Hamilton, ON, L9C 3A6
Guest Speaker and round table sessions
Learn about the trades from experts and hiring managers. Followed by a Q&A session where you can have your questions about the trades answered.
Topics include:
- Day-to-day duties
- Soft skills
- Employment requirements
1 – 2 p.m.
Angelo Cosco , Associate Dean, Construction and Building Systems, Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship at Mohawk College
Angelo joined Mohawk College in September 2006 after a 22 year career as a Red Seal Endorsed Journeyperson in the Motive Power Sector.
2 – 3 p.m.
Canadian Tire
Canadian Tire offers customers a unique mix of products and services through three specialty categories in which the organization is the market leader – automotive parts, accessories and service; sports and leisure products; and home products.
Job Fair
Employers will be on hand to conduct on-the-spot interviews for jobs in the trades.
Employers
- Canadian Tire – Automotive Service installers
- Raymond and Associates Hair Systems Ltd. – Hairstyle Apprentice