August 13, 2021
Tools in the Trades Boot Camp events — connect with the workforce of tomorrow
Talk with potential employees, be a panellist or an activity mentor
The Tools in the Trade Bootcamp is designed to expose participants to different aspects of the trades to enhance their potential for employment and success in the skilled trades.
The landscape and horticulture profession will be the focus of 10 upcoming Tools in the Trades Boot Camps that may be taking place near you.
Date | Location | Time |
March 25 | District School Board of Niagara (Niagara Parks) |
Event Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Employer Panel: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
Landscape Ontario members are invited to participate in a Tools in the Trades networking and training event near you in one or both of the following ways:
- EMPLOYER PANEL
Approximately an hour of your time is required to help answer questions, educate and network with candidates. (lunch is provided). - ACTIVITY MENTOR
Interact with SHSM students and adult job seekers for a full day or half a day session, to help guide participants through experiential learning activities. Pre-designed activities include: plant identification and layout, landscape construction, deck building, and landscape technology including a robotic mower and smart irrigation system.
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More information about the Tools in the Trades Boot Camp
The day will include workshops in essential employability skills such as workplace etiquette, resume building, and interview skills. Participants will also practice trade specific skills under the guidance of Landscape Ontario and experienced trade professionals such as yourself.Landscape and horticulture activity stations will include:
- Technology (irrigation and robotic mower)
- Carpentry/deck construction
- Plant identification and layout
This entire day is sponsored by Support Ontario Youth and is free to all who attend and will include lunch.
If you are interested or have any questions, please complete the Google Form or reach out to us:
Sally Harvey
Director of Education and Workforce Development, Landscape Ontario
Cell: 519-639-7363
sharvey@landscapeontario.com
Director of Education and Workforce Development, Landscape Ontario
Cell: 519-639-7363
sharvey@landscapeontario.com
Huong Nguyen
Manager, Operations, Support Youth Ontario
Cell: 416-268-2026
huong.nguyen@supportontarioyouth.ca
Manager, Operations, Support Youth Ontario
Cell: 416-268-2026
huong.nguyen@supportontarioyouth.ca