These exciting online events connect high school youth aged 15-18 with skilled trades and technology career pathways.
October 5th
and/or
October 14th
9:30am - 2:30pm
Please note students may attend one or both days to accommodate their schedule and ensure they make the most out of their JA experience.
This event is free to attend thanks to generous funding from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development’s Skills Development Fund.
Agenda
Please note students may attend one or both days to accommodate their schedule and ensure they make the most out of their JA experience.
October 5th
9:30 AM Welcome
9:45 AM Industry expert speakers
Hear from:
Sonya Shorey | Invest Ottawa
Shaista Jaffer | Chef, entrepreneur and co-owner of All Seasons Indian Catering in Ottawa
Quoc Truong | Member of the United Association of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 46 and the Business Representative for the Central Ontario Building Trades
Tania-Joy Bartlett | Owner of New Beginnings Contracting Services, Master Electrician, Heavy Equipment Operator, AZ/DZ Truck Driver and 4th term Carpentry Apprentice.
Matthew Jarabek | Associate Manager, Marketing & Communications, Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Algonquin College
Tricia Ward | Community & Mentorship Liaison, Hammer Heads
Nana Aburam | Hammer Heads Field Representative
Jess Burns | Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Westjet Tech Ops Safety Advisor
11:00 AM Meet industry experts at virtual career booths
Booths include:
- Bolt Foundation
- Convergence.Tech
- Renoasis
- Salesforce
- Centennial College
- Seneca College
- Durham College
- Guild House Technical Institute
- Algonquin College, Academic Partnerships & CE Media & Design
- University of Ottawa MakerSpace
- Aecon
1:30 PM Virtual workshops
Luc Lalande, entrepreneur:
Digital Skills & Tools - Building Community & Connection
Cartilliam Home Construction & Renovations Inc:
Running your own business as a Home Renovator
University of Ottawa Makerspace:
3D design and 3D printing
October 14th
9:30 AM Welcome
9:45 AM Industry expert speakers
Hear from:
Adam Lariviere | Senior Project Officer at Correctional Service of Canada - Food Services Division - NHQ
Nikki Nobel | Coordinator and Professor of Welding, Lambton College
Chris Campbell | Ontario Carpenters Association
Stephen Middlemiss | Mouse Renovations
Elizabeth Moses | Machinist, Harbour Technologies
Ben Bergeron | Manager, Hot Shoe Production
11:00 AM Meet industry experts at virtual career booths
Booths include:
- Bolt Foundation
- Convergence.Tech
- Renoasis
- Salesforce
- Centennial College
- Seneca College
- Durham College
- Guild House Technical Institute
- Algonquin College, Academic Partnerships & CE Media & Design
- University of Ottawa MakerSpace
- Aecon
1:30 PM Virtual workshops
Luc Lalande, entrepreneur:
Digital Skills & Tools - Building Community & Connection
University of Ottawa Makerspace:
3D design and 3D printing
John Ferris, entrepreneur and artist:
Indigenous Crafts & Trade - preserving traditions & educating the future.
This event is delivered in association with JA across Ontario
