Want to learn more about the skilled trades? Join us on Wednesday, November 9, as the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board and Simcoe County District School Board co-host a Turn Your Coop Into an Apprenticeship livestream event from 7-8pm.

Are you a Simcoe County Electrician or Plumber who is interested in mentoring high school aged students in apprenticeship?

On Wednesday, December 8, SMCDSB and SCDSB co-hosted a Turn Your Coop Into an Apprenticeship livestream event.

In partnership with Build a Dream, we are excited to invite young women in Grade 7-12 and parents/guardians to a FREE VIRTUAL CAREER DISCOVERY EXPO on Wednesday, November 10th from 6:00-8:30pm.

Indigenous birch bark canoe builder spent three weeks at St. Theresa's Catholic High School to help students build a 12- foot birch bark canoe.

Chuck Commanda is an unlikely superhero—and this is certainly the last thing he expected to be doing for a living.

During the month of May, Grade 7 and 8 students at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) were invited to participate in a two-part virtual challenge: SMCDSB Skills Ontario Tower Build, as well as the Virtual Elmvale Skilled Trades Expo Online Scavenger Hunt.

Jamie McMillan shares her trades career success and inspiration through KickAss Careers

A typical day starts early for Benjamin Valliquette — an entrepreneur, a carpenter and a construction manager. First it’s breakfast with his wife and two young kids, then it’s off to the construction site.

Whether you’re a high school student planning your career path or already in the workforce and looking for a change, you should be considering the skilled trades. Here are 10 reasons why.