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A woman stands smiling behind a table displaying materials for the Ontario Career Lab and ApprenticeSearch.com. Behind her stand two tall banners, one for the Ontario Career Lab and the other for ApprenticeSearch.com

We are at the OSCA 2025 Conference!

Stop by our booth to explore the Ontario Career Lab and ApprenticeSearch.com — resources designed to support educators and inspire students as they plan their futures.

#OSCA2025 #CareerDevelopment

👉@ontariocareerlab.bsky.social
👉@apprenticesearch.bsky.social

A panel of speakers leads a session during HIEC’s Take Our Kids to Work Day, with a screen displaying their names and headshots as students listen from tables.

Four students collaborate on a hands-on cardboard activity during HIEC’s Take Our Kids to Work Day event.

Four students collaborate to construct a cardboard box with legs using a make-do kit during HIEC’s Take Our Kids to Work Day event.

Yesterday was Take Our Kids to Work Day at HIEC! 🌟

Students got hands-on with career coaching, resume writing, and skilled trades workshops. Excited to see where their journeys take them! 🛠️💼

#FutureLeaders #CareerJourneys #HIEC #CareerConversations #SkilledTrades #CareerDevelopment

Two women stand smiling behind a table displaying materials from ApprenticeSearch.com and the Ontario Career Lab. Behind them are two tall banners — one for ApprenticeSearch.com and one for the Ontario Career Lab — set up on either side of the table.

We’re at East Elgin Secondary School today for their Post-Secondary Fair, sharing resources from ApprenticeSearch.com and the Ontario Career Lab to help students explore skilled trades and career pathways.

Thank you to EESS for hosting such an engaging and inspiring event!

A woman smiling behind a table at a conference, displaying materials for ApprenticeSearch.com and the Ontario Career Lab. Two tall banners stand beside her, one for each organization, highlighting their career and skilled trades resources.

We are at the CCEO Annual Fall Conference 2025 in #Burlington, engaging with Chamber leaders and sharing resources for Ontario’s workforce.

Our booth highlights ApprenticeSearch.com and the Ontario Career Lab, supporting skilled trades and student career pathways.

#CCEO2025 #CareerDevelopment

A graphic featuring the ApprenticeSearch.com logo and text: "As someone who had recently lost my job, I felt vulnerable. But knowing ApprenticeSearch.com was investing in me meant I was even more motivated to do well."

“When I lost my job, Gateway to the Trades gave me a reason to keep going.”

This #NSTTW2025, see how Ontario's #SkillsDevelopmentFund
helps Ontarians rebuild careers with confidence.

🔗 Sarah’s story: bit.ly/49yM9uU

A graphic containing the ApprenticeSearch.com logo and text: "This program has quite literally changed my life. I wasn't given the chance to do co-op, but Gateway taught me everything about the workplace - even how to show up prepared. I now have an apprenticeship and feel secure in my future."

“I applied to over 100 jobs and heard nothing. Now I have an apprenticeship and feel secure in my future.”

This #NSTTW2025, we’re celebrating how Ontario's #SkillsDevelopmentFund and #GatewayToTheTrades change lives.

🔗 Mustafa’s story: bit.ly/4nwVUNz

A woman stands at a lectern on a podium. She is speaking with a microphone to the audience. Behind her, a screen displays text: “Afternoon Keynote Proudly Sponsored by RBC. Social Infrastructure in a Leading G7 Economy: Building Capacity for a Resilient Future”

A powerful afternoon keynote at #Futures25 from the Hon. Maryam Monsef, Founder & CEO of ONWARD — “Social Infrastructure in a Leading G7 Economy: Building Capacity for a Resilient Future.”
Her insights on leadership, DEI, and resilience inspired everyone working to strengthen Ontario’s #workforce.

LeeAnne Maille, First Work Board President, stands at a lectern with a screen behind her displaying text: Futures Forward with Focus. Opening Remarks LeeAnne Maille First Work Board President.

An inspiring opening to #Futures25 from LeeAnne Maille, Board President of First Work — urging us in workforce development to embrace disruption and uphold excellence in service delivery.
A great reminder of why we’re here: to build stronger pathways and better outcomes for Ontarians.

#Ontario

Three women stand behind a table with Ontario Career Lab and ApprenticeSearch.com materials. They are flanked by two banners, one for the Ontario Career Lab and the other for ApprenticeSearch.com

We’re proud to be part of #Futures25: Forward With Focus, hosted by First Work!

Visit our booth to explore how the Ontario Career Lab and ApprenticeSearch.com are supporting career development and skilled trades pathways across #Ontario.

#CareerDevelopment #OntarioCareerLab #ApprenticeSearch

YouTube video by CTV News Mining industry faces skilled labour shortages

“We need industry at the table.”

Our Michelle Murray spoke with CTV News about how education and industry must work together to help youth explore the many career paths in mining.

🎥 Watch: Mining industry faces skilled labour shortages
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cq7...

#SkilledTrades #MiningCareers

A smiling woman stands behind a table displaying ApprenticeSearch and Ontario Career Lab materials. Behind her are two banners: one for the Ontario Career Lab and the other for ApprenticeSearch.com

We were thrilled to join this week’s BDC Small Business Week – Business After Hours & Trade Show hosted by the Oakville Chamber!

Skilled trades are the backbone of entrepreneurship — shaping communities, building opportunities, and driving local success.

#SkilledTrades #Entrepreneurship #BDCsbw

Two women standing behind a display table featuring ApprenticeSearch.com and Ontario Career Lab materials. Behind them are two banners — one for ApprenticeSearch.com and one for Ontario Career Lab.

We're at Notre Dame Catholic High School in Burlington for its event, Promoting Manufacturing at Notre Dame!

We’re celebrating #ManufacturingMonth by helping students explore the exciting pathways available in manufacturing and skilled trades sectors.

#SkilledTrades #CareerExploration

We’re thrilled to see leaders from across Canada come together at the A Future Built on Skills: Securing Canada's Prosperity forum, organized by @fsc-ccf.bsky.social.
We're proud to be part of the dialogue.

A woman stands at a lectern, with a Canadian Chamber of Commerce banner behind her and displayed on the screen in the background. She is the CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce closing the AGM and Convention

A man stands at a lectern, with a Canadian Chamber of Commerce banner behind him and displayed on the screen in the background. He is the CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

A great close to the 2025 Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM & Convention with its CEO Candace Laing & Ontario Chamber of Commerce CEO Daniel Tisch — insightful reflections on collaboration, innovation & Canada’s future workforce.

Proud to connect with partners sharing our mission!

#Collaboration

Five people sitting in white armchairs on a stage with a screen behind them with text: "Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM & Convention" in English and French.

Still inspired at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s AGM and Convention!

Today’s panel, featuring leaders from Abacus Data, Crestview Strategy, CN, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, shared valuable perspectives on Canada’s evolving business and policy landscape.

Two women seated in white armchairs on stage, one holding a microphone. Behind them, a large screen displays the text “Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM & Convention.”

We are at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM & Convention!

At today’s Fireside Chat: Chamber CEO Candace Laing & the Hon. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, discuss creating more jobs, strengthening our economy & increasing Canada’s independence.

#HIEC #Canada #JobCreation #EconomicGrowth

We loved seeing so much curiosity and energy at the most recent ApprenticeSearch.com open house, Exploring the #SkilledTrades Open House!

Events like this show how hands-on learning & meaningful connections can open doors for future careers.

Interested in the trades? Stay tuned for the next one!

A women in helmet and safety glasses looking at a plank of wood. A blue box with white text is in the forefront: "Women in Skilled Trades Peer Mentorship Group. Second Thursday of Every Month. 6:30-8 p.m. EST Virtual."

Join us this Thursday evening! Every month, the Women in Skilled Trades Peer Mentorship Group brings together tradeswomen to connect, inspire, and learn from one another.

Register here: apprenticesearch.com/news/women-i...

#SkilledTrades #WomenInTrades #Mentorship #Networking

A woman standing behind a table full of ApprenticeSearch.com and Ontario Career Lab materials and swag. Behind the table are two stand-up banners. One is for the Ontario Career Lab and the other is for ApprenticeSearch.com

A woman standing behind a table full of ApprenticeSearch.com and Ontario Career Lab materials and swag, speaking with a crowd of people. Behind the table are two stand-up banners. One is for the Ontario Career Lab and the other is for ApprenticeSearch.com

A woman standing behind a table full of ApprenticeSearch.com and Ontario Career Lab materials and swag, speaking with a crowd of people. Behind the table are two stand-up banners. One is for the Ontario Career Lab and the other is for ApprenticeSearch.com

We loved connecting with #OYAP recruiters at the Provincial Conference in Windsor!

It was great to share resources + present on ApprenticeSearch.com and the Ontario Career Lab, helping students explore skilled trades & find their place in the workforce.

#Education #SkilledTrades #Apprenticeship

A group of four people standing together smiling at the camera with a poster of a skilled trades worker in the background.

Thanks to Sheridan College for stopping by!

We met with Dev Baichan (Associate Dean, Magna School of Skilled Trades + former ApprenticeSearch.com colleague) and Rebecca Isowa (Community Outreach Manager).

Together we’re building stronger pathways for the next generation of #SkilledTrades talent.

Image on a textured orange background, with white icons of an eagle, a narwhal, and a beaded flower. Text reads: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We honour the children who never came home, the Survivors, and the generations impacted.

Today and every day, we choose education, truth, and reconciliation.

We are proud to be an Employer Partner with Indigenous Works.

#EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #EducationMatters #NDTR

Two women smiling and holding a cheque in an office, standing in front of a HIEC banner displaying 'hiec.on.ca'.

Grateful for the Arbor Memorial Foundation’s $1,250 donation to HIEC! Your continued commitment to community impact makes a real difference.

Arbor has been a dedicated supporter of Women as Career Coaches, and we’re so thankful for their partnership in inspiring future leaders.

#CommunitySupport

A man speaks at a lectern on a stage, with a large screen behind him showing his image and the words ‘Climate Positive Energy.’

We’re at Ontario Chamber of Commerce's 3rd annual Smart Growth Symposium with the Climate Positive Energy Initiative!

Innovation + collaboration are key to a resilient, sustainable future.

📸 @ontariocofc.bsky.social President & CEO Dan Tisch opening today’s event.

#SmartGrowth2025 #OCC #SGS2025

A great networking opportunity for women in the skilled trades!

A photo of Kelly Hoey with text: Where Passioin Meets Profession: Insights from HIEC's Kelly Hoey. "The pressure to choose can feel quite heavy for young people. To think that they're supposed to have it figured out and base their course selection on that causes a lot of stress." Kelly Hoey, Executive Director, HIEC and ApprenticeSearch.com.

👏 HIEC’s Kelly Hoey is featured in Women of Influence!
Her leadership has shaped 30+ years of impact in career development, apprenticeship, and student success.

Read more: hiec.on.ca/where-passio...

#Leadership #WomenOfInfluence #CareerDevelopment

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A man speaking at a podium with a screen behind him with indescript text on it.

ApprenticeSearch.com executive director Kelly Hoey with Skilled Trades Ontario's Mike Barnett

Our executive director Kelly Hoey is pictured with Effie Triantafilopoulos, MPP for Oakville North-Burlington, Ian Howcroft, CEO of Skills Ontario.

At Manufacturing Insights for a Resilient Workforce, we’re proud to be part of this vital conversation about partnership & opportunity in the manufacturing sector.
ApprenticeSearch.com is dedicated to supporting employers and job seekers in #manufacturing to strengthen the #SkilledTrades workforce.

Burlington MPP Natalie Pierre speaking to a crowd from behind a podium

Burlington MPP Natalie Pierre and HIEC-ApprenticeSearch executive director, Kelly Hoey, standing in front of the Skills Ontario truck.

We were honoured to welcome Burlington MPP Natalie Pierre to our Exploring the Skilled Trades Open House! She spoke about skilled trades' vital role in Ontario’s economy and the opportunities they create for future job seekers.

#SkilledTrades #Ontario #Economy #Jobseekers

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It’s a full house at our #SkilledTrades Open House today in Burlington! Big thanks to Skills Ontario’s Paul Clipsham for kicking things off, plus sessions like ApprenticeSearch.com 101 helping job seekers explore their future in the trades.

🙌 Thanks to Skills Ontario for making this event happen!

A construction worker standing in front of tall scaffolding in the background. A blue box with white text in foreground: Exploring the Skilled Trades Open House. Join us for a day of hands-on skilled trades pathways exploration. August 20, 2025. ApprenticeSearch.com Office.

Next Wednesday — explore the trades like never before!
ApprenticeSearch.com & Skills Ontario invite you to a free Exploring the #SkilledTrades Open House:

➡️ Employer panel
➡️ VR demos
➡️ Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Truck
➡️ Lunch & prizes
📅 Aug 20 | 10am–2pm

www.apprenticesearch.com/news/explori...

Ontario's Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy is shown speaking at a podium. A headshot photo and the text 'In Conversation with the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy' are displayed on a screen behind him.

We were glad to join the Halton Hills & Milton Chambers of Commerce today for an engaging conversation with Ontario’s Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy.

From navigating tariffs to investing in Skills Development Fund, skills training—especially in #SkilledTrades—is vital for a stronger #Ontario.