Students in Grades 9 to 12 who are interested in the trades now have one more route to pursue their interests. 

The Skilled Trades and Technology Collegiate provides skills, certifications and a clear understanding of careers in trades and technology.

For questions or more information, please contact: collegiate@epsb.ca

If you haven't already, please complete the Expression of Interest Form to join the Collegiate.

Student Success Stories and Advice

“I learned that I like hands-on work and solving problems, and that I need a career where I can keep learning and improving my skills.” 

“This course also helped me understand the value of gaining work experience and transferable skills through part-time jobs while I prepare for my long-term goals. Overall, it gave me a more realistic and organized plan for after high school and increased my confidence in the career path I want to pursue.”

“Thinking back to the beginning of the course, one thing I learned that I didn’t expect was how important safety training and procedures are across all careers, not just skilled trades.”

"After this course, my interest in a career path has grown, which has given me more time to think about the best possible idea of what I need to do after high school."

"I learned a lot about my interests and who I am as a person, through how I learn, how I plan, etc. I learned that I need a lot of experience for my chosen career (instrumentation)." 

"Take it! This course will give you more confidence in your understanding of career building and will help you throughout your life."