Try-a-trade and technology career fair kicks off in Regina
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Students from grades 8 to 12 are at Campus Regina Public learning about different skills, trades and technology.
Skilled Trade and Technology Week has kicked off in Saskatchewan.
Students from grades 8 to 12 are at Campus Regina Public learning about different skills, trades and technology.
Over the next four days, these students get the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities in fields like construction, technology and fashion.
According to the executive director of Skills Canada Saskatchewan, Jayden Leister, it’s activity-based learning.
“The kids are going to come try different activities and get some exposure to some of the careers and technologies that are available to them and then hopefully go home and remember that experience and maybe consider developing those skills in the future,” Leister said.
The week promotes career opportunities in the skilled trade and technology sectors. It is organized by Skills Canada Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).
Leister benefited from Skills Canada competitions years ago and had a successful tech career. He believes these activities will help students explore and develop essential skills.
“This is just to bring awareness to kids about trades and technology careers. There are good options to support their own life and also develop and learn all these really cool skills. Kids have that opportunity here in Saskatchewan,” he said.
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