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Happy Holidays! Here’s to a season full of growth, opportunity, and celebration at ApprenticeSearch.com.

Read our year-end reflections: apprenticesearch.com/blogs/celebr...

Wishing you peace, joy, and new possibilities this holiday season.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Honoured to take part in today’s Ontario Business Advisory Council meeting at George Brown Polytechnic.

Our Executive Director, Kelly Hoey, participated as one of the Policy Council Chairs, helping advance dialogue on Ontario’s business climate and future workforce needs.

#Ontario #FutureWorkforce
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December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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We’ve had a great week at #TheBuildingsShow connecting with industry leaders in construction, design, and building innovation!

Thanks to Buildings Canada for bringing the industry together. If you’re attending the last day tomorrow, come find us!

#SkilledTrades #ConstructionCareers #Apprentices
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December 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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ApprenticeSearch.com is proud to support HIEC’s #GivingTuesday message: Give Time with the Ontario Career Lab.

Exposure to various pathways — especially the skilled trades — is crucial in helping students make informed career decisions.

Learn more: ontariocareerlab.ca/blog/give-ti...

#Mentoring
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December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Congratulations to the 2025 Premier’s Awards honourees!

Ontario’s top college graduates continue to lead innovation, strengthen communities, and expand opportunities for learners.

We are proud to support Ontario’s future skilled workforce.

#PremiersAwards #OntarioColleges #SkilledTrades #Ontario
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November 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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We had a fantastic evening at Bishop Reding Catholic School’s College & Apprenticeship Night!

Events like these from HCDSB help students and families explore all post-secondary pathways — apprenticeship, college, university, and work.

Proud to support the next generation of #SkilledTrades talent.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Looking to grow your skills & expand your network? The Women in Skilled Trades Peer Mentorship Group is the perfect space for mentorship, inspiration, and career insights.

Join us this Thursday evening!

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

#WomenInTrades #SkilledTrades #Mentorship
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November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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ApprenticeSearch.com is taking part in the Skills Canada Partner Roundtable this morning at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto.

We’re joining national partners to collaborate on how to inspire and prepare the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

#SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment
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November 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Today was a great day at NSTTW 2025 Try-A-Trade® & Technology Event at Centennial College in #Toronto! 🎉

Hosted by Skills Canada, we loved seeing so many students exploring hands-on activities & learning about careers in skilled trades & technology.

#NSTTW2025 #TryATrade #SkilledTrades
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November 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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We're at the Toronto Region Board of Trade’s Survive and Thrive: Manufacturing in the Age of Tariffs forum!

ApprenticeSearch.com is a proud Host Partner, attending today’s Closing Ontario’s Innovation Gap panel to explore how #Ontario can lead the next wave of #manufacturing innovation.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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“I had no idea how to start in Canada. Gateway to the Trades showed me the way.”

This #NSTTW2025, Ontario’s #SkillsDevelopmentFund is helping newcomers build strong, lasting careers.

🔗 Samhar’s story: bit.ly/4hSvWmv

#MLITSD #NewcomersInTrades #OntarioJobs
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November 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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We're attending the CCDA National Trades & Apprenticeship Meeting 2025 in Ottawa, connecting with leaders who are shaping the future of #SkilledTrades in Canada.

Inspiring start from Barb LaPointe, Director of Skilled Trades NB, pictured here!

#Apprenticeship #Canada #RedSeal
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November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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“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
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November 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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“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
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November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Great night in Hagersville at a Grand Pathways event for students! 🌟

We loved seeing the enthusiasm and chatting with students about career pathways.

Thanks to the Grand Erie District School Board for organizing such a thoughtful and engaging event!

#YouBelongHere #SkilledTrades #CareerPathways
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October 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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“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
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#SkilledTrades #MiningCareers
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October 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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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
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October 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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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
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October 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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We’re at A Future Built on Skills with @fsc-ccf.bsky.social, joining leaders shaping the future of Canada’s workforce.

At ApprenticeSearch.com, we’re working to connect job seekers & employers to power Canada’s skilled future.

#AFutureBuiltOnSkills #FutureSkills #SkilledTrades #BuiltOnSkills
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October 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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We’re having a fantastic time at Level Up Sudbury! Students in grades 7–12 are exploring Ontario’s skilled trades through hands-on exhibits & chats with tradespeople.

We love being part of Level Up and look forward to visiting other cities soon!

#LevelUpOntario #SkilledTrades #CareerExploration
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October 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Our recent Exploring the #SkilledTrades Open House brought together over 80 participants for hands-on learning, connection, and inspiration in the trades.

From VR to our largest-ever employer panel, the event highlighted the power of connecting job seekers with industry.

Read more: bit.ly/4nR3YK3
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October 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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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
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October 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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We were thrilled to be part of the Postsecondary Fair at Mississauga Secondary School on Friday! 🙌

Always great to connect with students and talk about finding their path in the skilled trades.

Visit ApprenticeSearch.com to explore opportunities today!

#SkilledTrades #CareerFair #Apprenticeship
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October 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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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
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October 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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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.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM