| GUIDANCE UPDATES - OCTOBER 7 |
Attention Secondary students in Grades 9-12 You are welcome to attend the Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair, which is an Ontario-wide multi-day career fair connecting students with the best skilled trades professionals. Students will discover the potential of a career in the skilled trades with hands-on experiences, interactive exhibits, and mentorship from real industry experts and representatives from businesses, associations, post-secondary institutions, and more!
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ACCELERATED OYAP AND APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION NIGHT We would like to extend an invitation to the Accelerated OYAP and Apprenticeship Virtual Information Night. This event is for:
This virtual event takes place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. A link to this online session will be sent out via email a few days before the event. To register for this virtual event, please complete the Accelerated OYAP Open House Registration Form EMAIL QUESTIONS TO: pathways.yrdsb@gapps.yrdsb.ca 7:00 PM: Overview of OYAP Program with YRDSB 7:30 PM: Breakout Information Sessions for Skilled Trade Programs with the Training Delivery Agents 8:30 PM: Closing Q&A with YRDSB |
SKILLED TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY CAREER PLANNING INFORMATION NIGHT Students in Grades 9-11, families, and educators are invited to attend a Skilled Trades and Technology Career Planning Information Night. The goal of this event is to inspire students to take their first step towards a career in industries that are constantly innovating, on the cutting edge of emerging technologies, and making a critical difference in people’s lives. Students will have the opportunity to learn about some of Ontario’s 120+ trades through presentations and information booths. They will hear directly from the YRDSB Pathways team, tradespeople, and local employers about life-changing career opportunities. This event is taking place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Richmond Green Secondary School (1 William F. Bell Parkway, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 2T9). Registration Process:
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Post-Secondary Fair sponsored by Vaughan Public Libraries Meet the Colleges and Universities - October 17 (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) Civic Centre Resource Library Students considering college or university will have the opportunity to connect directly with representatives from a variety of post-secondary institutions. Attendees can learn about academic programs, admissions requirements, campus life, and the many pathways available after high school. With 18 post-secondary institutions confirmed, this event offers students a valuable chance to ask questions, gather information, and begin planning for their educational future. |
I NEED INFORMATION ABOUT UNIVERSITY…. Access the OUInfo website! OUInfo is a guide to Ontario's universities that provides information about university programs, admission requirements, and more. It is produced by the Ontario University Registrars' Association in collaboration with the Council of Ontario Universities and the Ontario Universities' Application Centre. OUInfo serves as a centralized resource for students to research their university options and is updated regularly by university representatives to ensure the information is current and accurate. |
I NEED INFORMATION ABOUT COLLEGE… Access the Ontario Colleges website! The Ontario Colleges website is the go-to place for applying to Ontario's colleges! |
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