SKILLS FOR SUCCESS FORUM
Highlighting Creativity & Innovation
Friday, May 27, 2022
Hosted by Skills/Compétences Canada and the
BC Ministry of Advanced Education and
Skills Training/Industry Training Authority
Efforts to inform and attract young Canadians to the skilled trades must be accompanied by information about what it takes to be successful. At this session, in addition to looking at ways to encourage young Canadians to consider skilled trade and/or technology careers, we will be discussing how the new Skills for Success framework contributes to Apprenticeship success.
Join us for this fun, interactive and informative session with presentations from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, Industry Training Authority, Futureworx, Bow Valley College and more!
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, Level 1, room 118 to 120
Date: Friday, May 27
Registration and Breakfast: 7:30am – 8:45am
Sessions: 8:45am – 12:00pm
WHAT IS IT?
The Skills for Success Forum (formerly Essential Skills Forum) serves as an opportunity to bring education and industry together to discuss the skills gap as it relates to the importance of educating youth on the nine Skills for Success and how they relate to the skilled trade and technology occupations. This free half-day conference enabled attendees to participate in interactive sessions that encourage open dialogue amongst many stakeholder groups.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
TEACHERS/EDUCATORS || GUIDANCE/CAREER COUNSELLORS || APPRENTICESHIP STAKEHOLDERS || PARENTS/YOUTH INFLUENCERS || SKILLED TRADE EMPLOYERS AND LABOUR UNION REPRESENTATIVES
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Meet colleagues in your field || Share your experiences and learn from others || Be inspired to bring back information and make change || Meet experts in the field of Skills for Success and skilled trade and technology training || Free access to the Skills Canada National Competition at the Vancouver Convention Centre || Access new educational resources.
Download and share the Skills for Success Forum flyer
For more information and to register contact Marisa Sosa at [email protected].