What are people saying about the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition? "It opens their minds and opens doors," says Skills Ontario CEO, Ian Howcroft, on the exciting opportunity youth get to to demonstrate their skills and show why they are the best in their respective field. You can read the full story at Daily Commercial News! 🔗https://lnkd.in/eRAJai4C
Skills Ontario
Non-profit Organizations
Waterloo, Ontario 11,097 followers
Skills Ontario empowers youth to consider careers in skilled trades and technologies.
About us
Skills Ontario is a not for profit organization dedicated to promoting careers in the skilled trades and technologies as viable, first-choice career options for young people. Our unique and innovative programs, offered in communities throughout Ontario, provide a hands-on and fun introduction to careers in the skilled trades and technologies. Based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Skills Ontario has satellite offices across the province and passionate Liaison Officers ready to inspire your students.
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http://www.skillsontario.com
External link for Skills Ontario
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Waterloo, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Initiatives, In-School Presentations, Young Women's Initiatives, Skills Ontario Competition, Cardboard Boat Races, Summer Camp Programs, Skilled Trades and Technologies, and Non-Profit
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60 Northland Rd.
7A
Waterloo, Ontario N2V 2B8, CA
Employees at Skills Ontario
Updates
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Good news, the results from the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition are now available on our website! 🛠️🏅🙌 Check out the rankings for over 75+ skilled trade and technology contests at https://lnkd.in/ei23GArf
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Hey high school students, did you compete and win a medal at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition? If so, you can apply today for the Skills Ontario Gail Smyth Scholarship! To apply, you must be a medalist from this year’s Skills Ontario Competition and are planning to pursue a post-secondary program within the skilled trades. The deadline to apply is August 4th, 2026. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/eQQMffj4
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Tools for Success is back! 🛠️🙌 On June 2nd, Skills Ontario is partnering with Tenaris to offer a dynamic event for young women ages 15-29 to learn more about electrical and mechanical careers. No registration fee is required, and each participant will receive their own toolkit! Register now before spots fill up at https://lnkd.in/ey6HXGMb
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It’s almost time for the Closing Ceremony at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition! 👏 Tune into the livestream at 9:00am to not miss any action. 💻🛠️⭐️ 🔗Livestream link: https://lnkd.in/d78-4gtb #SOC2026 #OCO2026
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The skills at #SOC2026 have been amazing to witness from thousands of students across Ontario! 🙌🌟 The results from all contests will be revealed during the Closing Ceremony. Tune into the livestream at 9:00am (EST) on our website to see who is taking home a medal 🏅🛠️ Livestream link at https://lnkd.in/dAFb9rki
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We’re proud to support Skills Ontario and their mission to build a stronger, more skilled workforce across our province. At Grainger Canada, We Keep the World Working by investing in the people and skills that drive our economy forward. Our partnership with Skills Ontario – including support of the annual Skills Ontario Competition – helps inspire the next generation of leaders in skilled trades and technologies. Together, we’re strengthening communities and helping prepare the talent that will keep Ontario working for years to come. #WeKeepTheWorldWorking #SkillsOntario #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityImpact #GraingerCanada
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Curious minds at the Skills Ontario Competition are learning about the many fascinating careers in the aviation industry at the Air Canada TechOps exhibitor booth! Check out these photos and come to the competition to visit the Air Canada TechOps booth. #SkillsOntario #AviationCareers #FutureWorkforce #SkilledTrades #Aerospace #SOC2026 Michael P.
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Don’t miss the livestream for the Skilled Trades Conference for Guidance Educators Conference tomorrow at 9:00am (EST)! Keynote speakers will be diving into pathways to apprenticeships. Watch using the link at https://lnkd.in/g6XxcVe7 Ne manquez pas la diffusion en direct de la Conférence sur les métiers spécialisés à l’intention des enseignants en orientation, organisée par Compétences Ontario demain à 9 h (HNE) ! Les conférenciers principaux aborderont les différentes voies d'accès à l'apprentissage. Suivez la diffusion en cliquant sur le lien https://lnkd.in/eP3KHz8y
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Proud to support the future of skilled trades. 🔧🏗️ Home Hardware is proud to partner with Skills Ontario as the Exclusive Home Improvement Retail Partner, helping inspire and empower the next generation of skilled trades professionals. This isn’t just a job. It’s a career, a reputation, a future worth building. Together, we’re building what’s next. #SkillsOntario #HomeHardwarePRO #SkilledTrades #FutureBuilders #PROSupport #MadeForPros Home Hardware Stores Limited
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