Upcoming Events

January 21, 2026- 6:30pm- 7:30 pm

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program helps students in Grade 11-12 specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in a specific employment sector while still in high school.

In this webinar, participants will learn from representatives from the Waterloo Region and Waterloo Catholic District School Boards about how SHSM works and how students can get started at their school.

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To learn more about SHSM at WCDSB visit: www.highskills.ca

February 18, 2026- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

What Waterloo Region Caregivers Need to Know About Careers in the Skilled Trades

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.

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March 4, 2026- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

5 Great Reasons to Pursue a Career in the Skilled Trades

Join us at this engaging online seminar to learn why skilled trades are a great option for all high school students to seriously consider. This webinar will feature a keynote address from Jon Callegher, Executive Director of JobTalks, information about the OYAP program, followed by a Q & A. Award-winning keynote speaker Jon Callegher will deliver his data- driven reasons why students can be confident pursuing these good paying careers for an excellent and satisfying post-secondary pathway which is in high and growing demand.