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Apprenticeship Alert at Our Lady of the Bay

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:20:00 GMT

The transition from high school student to skilled tradesperson just got a lot smoother for Cole Charlebois. In a milestone moment for both the student and the local workforce, Cole officially signed his Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) papers this week, securing his future as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic.

Apprenticeship Alert at St. Joseph's CHS

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is proud to celebrate the recent signing of Oban Forrest, a Grade 12 student from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School, who has officially become a registered Construction and Maintenance Electrician apprentice.

Holy Trinity Student Blazes a Trail as J.W.T Fire Protection’s First OYAP Apprentice

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:52:00 GMT

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is all about building bridges between education and industry, and a recent signing at Holy Trinity Catholic High School represents the beginning of an exciting new partnership. Keegan Angelo, a Grade 12 student, has officially signed his Registered Training Agreement to become a Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer Apprentice.

OYAP Success Story: St. Theresa’s Student Begins Career as Child Development Practitioner

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:48:00 GMT

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board OYAP team is thrilled to celebrate the recent signing of Baylee Holsgrove, a dedicated student from St. Theresa’s Catholic Secondary School. Baylee has officially signed on as an Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) apprentice to pursue her certification as a Child Development Practitioner.

From the Classroom to the Job Site: Jaxon is Electrifying the Future

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:32:00 GMT

Apprenticeship Alert at Patrick Fogarty

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:20:00 GMT

Big news for the Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School community! We are proud to announce that Erick has reached a major career milestone.

Building the Future at SMCDSB

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:41:00 GMT

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is proud to join organizations across Canada in celebrating National Skilled Trades and Technology Week (NSTTW), running from November 3 to 9. This national initiative is dedicated to raising awareness about the rewarding, high-tech, and in-demand careers found in the skilled trades sector.

Passion Over Prejudice: SMCDSB Students Explore Welding, Military Therapy, and Emergency Response at Dreamer Day 2025

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:08:00 GMT

Dozens of female high school students from across the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) travelled to Toronto on Wednesday to participate in Dreamer Day 2025, a premier career exploration event focused on empowering young women in fields where they are traditionally underrepresented.