Georgian College Skilled Trades Expo PLUS Women in Trades Event

Georgian College Trades Event

May 12 to 14, 2015 Georgian College, Midland Campus, is opening its doors for a Skilled Trades Expo, with a special Women in Skilled Trades event on Tuesday night. The event is sponsored by Hydro One.  Georgian is also offering any industry members an opportunity to tour the facility while this event is taking place.

Women in the Trades special event will be held on Tuesday, May 12th 2015. This special evening is meant for women who want to learn more about careers in the skilled trades. You will get to hear from successful women working in the trades and students who are currently enrolled in the skilled trades programs. You will also participate in two hands on workshops of your choice! We are also offering great door prizes and giveaways, you will not leave empty handed!

Please come out for a wonderful evening filled with speakers, campus tours and a barbecue dinner.
Email Linda Pinto at linda.pinto@georgiancollege.ca to pre-register, or call her at 705.728.1968 Ext. 1427.

Date:        Tuesday May, 12th 2015
Time:        5:30-9:00pm (Please begin to arrive at 5:00pm for registration)
Location: Robbert Hartog Midland Campus
649 Prospect Blvd., Midland
Attire:      Please wear closed toe shoes and full length pants

“Colleges Ontario predicts that in 2020 there will be a serious shortage of skilled trades workers,” said Campus Principal Mac Greaves. “We’re showcasing the training Georgian College offers to meet labour demands for tomorrow’s Ontario.”

www.georgiancollege.ca

Related Articles


Latest Articles


Changing Scene

  • ECAO Recognition of Safety Achievement Award Recipients

    ECAO Recognition of Safety Achievement Award Recipients

    June 15, 2026 ECAO is proud to recognize the recipients of their Recognition of Safety Achievement Award. This award honours member companies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to workplace safety through outstanding safety performance and a strong culture of prevention. The Recognition of Safety Achievement Award celebrates organizations that maintain injury and illness statistics below the… Read More…

  • ECS Announces the Promotion of Jeff Bartlette to Branch Manager, Winnipeg

    ECS Announces the Promotion of Jeff Bartlette to Branch Manager, Winnipeg

    June 15, 2026 ECS is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Bartlette to Branch Manager, Winnipeg. Jeff joined ECS with a mandate to establish the company’s presence in Manitoba. Having successfully balanced both sales and leadership responsibilities, he will now focus fully on developing his team, strengthening branch capabilities, and positioning Winnipeg for continued… Read More…

  • PCL Construction Invests in Canadian Skilled Trades Education and Awareness

    PCL Construction Invests in Canadian Skilled Trades Education and Awareness

    June 15, 2026  PCL Construction has joined That Could Be Me as Lead Sponsor, helping support a new initiative aimed at strengthening awareness of careers in the Canadian Skilled Trades and addressing the country’s ongoing labour shortage. The partnership brings together PCL Construction and Stature Films to create a documentary-style educational video series aiming to inspire more… Read More…

  • Siemens Canada Unveils Expansion and Modernization of Drummondville Manufacturing Facility

    Siemens Canada Unveils Expansion and Modernization of Drummondville Manufacturing Facility

    June 15, 2026 Siemens Canada welcomed customers, partners and government officials to celebrate the completion of a year-long expansion project at its Drummondville manufacturing facility. The project is a major milestone in the company’s ongoing investment in advanced, sustainable, and digitally enabled manufacturing in Québec and across Canada. The expansion includes the opening of a… Read More…