This is a recorded webinar from January 23, 2025.
Skilled trades are a great option for all high school students to seriously consider. There's a high and growing demand for people to fill good paying, satisfying careers in the skilled trades. This webinar will feature a keynote address from Jon Callegher, Executive Director of @JobTalks , information about the OYAP program, followed by a Q & A.
In this captivating presentation, Dr. Callegher will reveal:
* What makes a “Good Job” according to Ontario parents
* Common concerns about children’s well-being today
* What parents really think about University and College pathways
* The physical and mental health benefits of the Skilled Trades
* How “University-bound” traits are also Skilled Trades traits
Dr. Jon Callegher, an award-winning employment researcher, will explain why guidance counsellors and teachers can be confident in their support of the Skilled Trades as a post-secondary pathway for their students.
Waterloo Region school board representatives also speak regarding local opportunities.
* Waterloo Region District School Board - Dave Pope, OYAP Coordinator
* Waterloo Catholic Region School Board - Cidalia Taggart, OYAP Coordinator
Resources Mentioned in this Webinar
Provincial OYAP Site: www.oyap.com
WRDSB OYAP Site: schools.wrdsb.ca/pathways/oyap_home/
WCDSB OYAP Site: el.wcdsb.ca/programs/oyap
Apprenticesearch.com - www.apprenticesearch.com
Employment Ontario Services - www.theworkingcentre.org/employment-ontario-agencies-kw/452
Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin - www.workforceplanningboard.com
OYAP Connecting Students Booklet - drive.google.com/file/d/1D-SsJYuMr16WzEg3jYdNm2YXvD28vnL-/view?usp=sharing
Post-secondary Pathway graphic - drive.google.com/file/d/1Cu4HiMyY96qvrX7GrmfQ0eqS71oMYmPi/view?usp=sharing
OYAP Pamphlet - drive.google.com/file/d/1G1TYLOS78i_vfr1G5BnyRoQ_OLLu5Zfv/view?usp=drive_link