1. It is a New World Out There: Connecting students to their future…
Brenda

2. Video…
Brenda + Carole

3. It’s a New World Out There: Connecting students to their future in trades
Introductions
Brenda Gilmore, Chair, Technology, Trades and Apprenticeship –Conestoga College
Rosie Hessian, Chair Community Outreach, Pathways and Youth Engagement – Conestoga College
Martha George, President Grand Valley Construction Association
Carole Simpson, Executive Director, Workforce Planning Board, Waterloo, Wellington and Dufferin
Brenda + all

4. Offering a wide-range of learning opportunities outside of the classroom.
Engaging students to create and discover their potential through innovative programs like SCWI, SHSM, Reach Ahead opportunities and using community resources to help bridge the gap.
In this interactive workshop, the college, industry and the Workforce Planning Board will highlight student opportunities and community resources to assist students and teachers in trade pathway planning.

5. Carole

6. Debunking Labour Market Myths
Industries/Occupations
Education requirements
Job readiness
Youth/older workers
Mental health
Transferable skills
Carole

7. Student Expectations, Student Expectations Valued/contribution
Above entry level
Social Media
Rosie

8. Parent Expectations
Helicopter
Bulldozer
Lawnmower
Brenda

9. Opportunities Exposure through different pathways SCWI SHSM College
Community
Rosie SCWI. SHSM + Brenda COLL

10. Employer Perceptions
Martha -

11. Questions Comments What resources can we provide schools to help better educate students and parents about career paths -post secondary?