For eleven consecutive years, Skills Canada – Ontario has been offering the “Skills Work! ® for Women” Networking Dinner, an award-winning program designed to introduce young women in high school who are interested in the skilled trades and technologies to female mentors who are currently working or studying in a related career field.
This year, Skills Canada-Ontario is excited to offer three “Skills Work! ® for Women” Networking Dinners in the Greater Toronto Area in November 2011:
• Toronto East: Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Centennial College, Progress Campus
• Durham Region: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Durham College, Oshawa Campus
• Toronto West: Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Black Creek Pioneer Village, North York
We are currently seeking enthusiastic women who work or are training in a skilled trade or technology field to act as mentors. A list of applicable careers is below.
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List of Skilled Trades & Technologies
INDUSTRIAL
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Bearings Mechanic
• Blacksmith
• Cabinetmaker
• Carperson (Railway)
• CNC Programmer
• Composite Structures Technician (Aircraft)
• Die Design
• Draftsperson Mechanical
• Draftsperson Plastic Mould Design
• Draftsperson Tool & Die Design
• Electric Motor Rewind Mechanic
• Electrical Control (Machine) Builder
• Elevating Device Mechanic
• Facilities Mechanic
• Facilities Technician
• Fitter-Assembler (Motor Assembly)
• Fitter (Structural Steel/Plateworker)
• Fitter Welder
• General Machinist
• Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic
• Industrial Electrician
• Industrial Instrument Mechanic
• Industrial Mechanic Millwright
• Locksmith
• Machine Tool Builder & Integrator
• Mould Design
• Mould or Die Finisher
• Mould Maker
• Optics Technician (Precision Lens & Prism Maker)
• Packaging Machine Mechanic
• Pattern Maker
• Precision Metal Fabricator
• Process Operator (Refinery, Chemical & Liquid Processes)
• Pump Systems Installer
• Roll Grinder/Turner
• Saw Filer/Fitter
• Ski Lift Mechanic
• Surface Blaster
• Surface Mount Assembler
• Tool & Cutter Grinder
• Tool And Die Maker
• Tool And Gauge Inspector
• Tool/Tooling Maker
• Water Meter Installer
• Water Well Driller
• Welder
CONSTRUCTION
• Brick And Stone Mason
• Cement Finisher
• Cement Mason
• Construction Boilermaker
• Construction Craft Worker
• Construction Millwright
• Drywall Applicator
• Drywall Finisher & Plasterer
• Electrician (Construction & Maintenance)
• Electrician (Domestic & Rural)
• Floor Covering Installer
• General Carpenter
• Glazier & Metal Mechanic
• Heat & Frost Insulator
• Heavy Equipment Operator Dozer
• Heavy Equipment Operator Excavator
• Heavy Equipment Operator Tractor Loader Backhoe
• Hoisting Engineer Mobile Crane Operator
• Ironworker
• Lineworker: Construction
• Lineworker: Power
• Native Residential Construction Worker
• Painter and Decorator (Commercial & Residential)
• Painter and Decorator (Industrial)
• Plumber
• Precast Concrete Erector
• Precast Concrete Finisher
• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic
• Reinforcing Rodworker
• Restoration Mason
• Roofer
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Sprinkler & Fire Protection Installer
• Steamfitter
• Terrazzo, Tile & Marble Setter
SERVICE
• Aboriginal Early Childhood Educator
• Agriculture Dairy Herdsperson
• Agriculture Fruit Grower
• Agriculture Swine Herdsperson
• Appliance Service Technician
• Arborist
• Baker
• Baker/Patissier
• Chef
• Child & Youth Worker
• Cook Assistant Branch 1
• Cook Branch 2
• Early Childhood Educator
• Early Childhood Educator (Inclusion Practices)
• Educational Assistant
• Electronic Service Technician
• Gemsetter/Goldsmith
• Hairstylist
• Horse Groom
• Horse Harness Maker
• Horticultural Technician
• Information Technology
• Support Analyst Hardware
• Information Technology Support Analyst Help Desk
• Information Technology Support Analyst Network
• Microelectronics Manufacturer
• Native Clothing & Crafts Artisan
• Network Cabling Specialist
• Partsperson (Automotive)
• Pool & Hot Tub/Spa Installer
• Pool & Hot Tub/Spa Service Technician
• Retail Meat Cutter
• Saddlery
• Special Events Coordinator
• Wooden Boat Rebuilder MOTIVE POWER
• Alignment & Brakes Technician
• Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer
• Auto Body Repairer (Branch 2)
• Automotive Electronic Accessory Technician
• Automotive Glass Technician
• Automotive Painter
• Automotive Service Technician
• Farm Equipment Technician
• Fuel & Electrical Systems Technician
• Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
• Marine Engine Mechanic
• Motorcycle Mechanic
• Powered Lift Truck Technician
• Recreation Vehicle Mechanic
• Small Engine Technician
• Tire, Wheel & Rim Mechanic
• Transmission Technician
• Truck & Coach Technician
• Truck-Trailer Service Technician
• Turf Equipment Technician
TECHNOLOGY
• Computer animators
• TV/Video Production
• Internet Web Page Designer
• Graphic Designer
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Technicians
• Photographer
For School Liaison Office
Skills / Competences Canada – Ontario
100 Campbell Ave, Unit #11
Kitchener, On N2H 4X8
Tel: 519-749-9899
Fax: 519-749-6322
www.skillsontario.com
