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Skills Canada - Ontario Kitchener Head Office

Ottawa Office

100 Campbell Avenue, Unit 11 Kitchener, Ontario N2H 4X8 Tel: 519-749-9899 Fax: 519-749-6322 Email: ontario@skillscanada.com Website: www.skillsontario.com

c/o La Cité collégiale (L’Institut des métiers) 801 Aviation Parkway Ottawa, Ontario K1K 4R3 Tel: 800-267-2483 ext. 2520 Fax: 613-742-2479

Peterborough Office c/o Fleming College, McRae Building 555 Bonaccord Street Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7B1 Tel: 705.749-5530 ext. 2282 Toll-Free: 866-353-6464 ext. 2282

Sudbury Office c/o Union Gas Limited 828 Falconbridge Road Sudbury, Ontario P3A 4S3 Tel: 705-525-4873 Fax: 705-525-5410

Thunder Bay Office c/o Union Gas Limited 1211 Amber Drive Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6M4 Tel: 807-684-8853 Fax: 807-684-8893

Greater Toronto Area Office c/o Carpenters’ Union Local 27 Training Centre 222 Rowntree Dairy Road, Suite 2 Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 9T2 Tel: 905-652-8805 Fax: 905-652-8806

Toronto Office Skills Canada - Ontario wishes to express our appreciation to the following photographers for many of the images showcased in this publication: Jessica Bott Pat McHugh Jennifer Stuber

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Centre for Trades & Technology 110 Carrier Drive Toronto, Ontario M9W 5R1 Tel: 416-675-6622 ext. 78031 Fax: 416-675-8522

Skills Canada - Ontario is an apolitical organization that is focused solely on our mission statement: “to champion and stimulate the development of world-class technological and employability skills in Ontario youth.” As such, Skills Canada - Ontario obtains funding from various sources and the fact that it receives funding from these sources should not be taken as support or non-support for any particular organization’s political, social or religious beliefs.

WE LCOME MESSAGE

Gail Smyth Executive Director of Skills Canada – Ontario The faces of the young people featured in this program guide tell the story of Skills Canada – Ontario and the excitement students experience when participating in one of our programs or competitions. The impact, that being involved in these activities can have on the future careers of young Ontarians, is immeasurable.

These students have devoted many hours to their studies and they are the reason we are here supporting their efforts. And behind every competitor, there is a teacher or advisor who believed in the abilities of these young people and encouraged them to participate.

Our outreach, however, would not be successful without the support of our financial supporters and the hundreds of volunteers who share our vision of encouraging more young people to pursue a I want to career in skilled trades or technologies. And congratulate and no words can ever express our immense commend the Board of Directors of Skills appreciation to our volunteers and to our Canada – Ontario for writing a strategic plan These students have financial supporters. Sometimes “thank you” that will help establish the direction of our devoted many hours seems inadequate. organization over the next five years. Their to their studies leadership and expertise has been instrumental This week, as you explore the 325,000 square to our success. feet of competition space, I want you to imagine the hundreds and hundreds of And lastly, I want to thank the staff members of volunteer hours that were required to prepare Skills Canada – Ontario, on behalf of the RIM Park for the 1,800 competitors you will be thousands of young people they inspire each watching compete in their area of expertise. year, for their creativity, ingenuity and dedication to our mandate. You are the very best team in Ontario! Warmest regards,

Skills Canada - Ontario

Gail Smyth Executive Director Skills Canada – Ontario gails@skillscanada.com

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FOLLOW U S ON

Social Media Skills Canada – Ontario is where you are – Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and more. It’s important to us to be able to communicate with students, teachers, parents, sponsors and partners in a timely way, so we can now be found on all of the most popular social media sites.

Our first year has been extremely successful in helping us to establish greater connections to our various audiences. Moving forward we want to build on the initial We launched our social media campaign in 2010 to: success of the campaign by • Increase the number of people we reach continuing to each year. provide up-todate news and • Enhance our audiences’ understanding of information about Skills Canada – Ontario and our mission and award-winning We can now be found our supporters. We also want to engage our programming. on all the most followers in conversation about the exciting • Position Skills Canada – Ontario as the popular social career choices in the skilled trades and primary source of information on careers in media sites! technologies. Join us online! the skilled trades and technologies.

www.facebook.com, search Skills Canada – Ontario

http://twitter.com/skillsontario

Keep up to date with information pertaining to our programs, competitions and events.

News from Skills Canada – Ontario and our partners, plus upto-the-minute competition results from the Canadian Skills Competition.

www.skillswork.blogspot.com

www.youtube.com/skillsontario

Information from the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, profiles of past competitors, mentors and key volunteers with Skills Canada – Ontario.

Videos from cardboard boat races, competitions and summer camps.

http://www.linkedin.com/company/skills-canada---ontario

SCO Liaison Map

Info about our organization and our employees and volunteers.

http://tinyurl.com/sco2010-2011 Maps showing where our liaison staff travel to deliver presentations, programs and competitions to students all across Ontario. Updated monthly.

TABLE OF

Contents

Programs and Events

Offices of Skills Canada - Ontario

Skilled Trades Awareness Week

Message from Gail Smyth, Executive Director

Skills Work!® Booklets

Skills Canada – Ontario Board of Directors

Message from the Honourable Peter Braid, M.P.

Skills Work!® What’s Out There? Opportunities in the Skilled Trades and Technologies – Elementary & Secondary Edition

Message from the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario

Cardboard Boat Races & Video Challenges

The People’s Choice Award

Message from the Honourable John Milloy, M.P.P.

Soapbox Derby

Volunteers - A 1,000 Big Thank You’s

Ontario Technological Skills Competition

Empowering Young Women

OTSC Introduction

Qualifying Competitions

Mentor Build: A Professional Development Workshop for Tradeswomen

Schedule of Events

Young Women’s Conferences

Career Exploration Showcase

Skills Work!® Summer Camps

Elementary Career Awareness Workshops

2011 Contest Index

Celebration Gala 2011 “Building Futures, One Dream at a Time”

Elementary Technology Challenges

2011 OTSC Contest List

Featured Recipes from Alumnus

Job Interview Integration

Pin & Medal Design Winners

OTSC Closing Ceremony

Recognizing Educators of Medal Winners

Team Ontario

WorldSkills

Facility Committee

Facility Sponsors

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Klaus Woerner Skilled Trades Hall of Fame

2011 Dick Hopkins Award

2011 Glenn Beatty Award

The Skills Work!® School Board Award of Distinction

College Award of Distinction

Skills Canada – Ontario Board of Directors’ Scholarships

apprenticesearch.com Scholarships

Skills Canada - Ontario Bursary

New Scholarships and Awards

2011 OTSC Partners and Sponsors

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Board of Directors

Chair

Secretary/Treasurer

Mr. Brian Mullen

Mr. Brian McKenna

ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc. (retired)

Deloitte

Past Chair

Director

Mr. Gary Cronkwright

Mr. Graham Browne

CON*NECT (retired)

ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc.

1st Vice Chair

Director

Ms. Cheryl Jensen

Mr. Ian Cunningham

Mohawk College

Council of Ontario Construction Associations

2nd Vice Chair

Director

Mr. Shaun Scott

Mr. John Davies

Linamar Corporation

Humber College

Director

Ms. Martha George

Mr. George Nakitsas

Grand Valley Construction Association

The Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress

Director

Ex-Officio

Mr. David H. Green

Mr. Victor Degutis

Stratmarc Associates

Waterloo Catholic District School Board

Director

Ex-Officio

Mr. Ian Howcroft

Ms. Debby Sefton

Canadian Manufactures & Exporters

Contact North

Director

Ex-Officio

Mr. Ray Lavender

Mr. Laurent Thibault

Snap-On Tools of Canada Ltd.

Skills Canada - Ontario

Director

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Welcoming the brightest stars of skilled trades and technologies. HOST OF The Provincial Cardboard Boat Race (WMRC) The Ontario Technological Skills Competition

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Image: Vessel by Stephen Cruise, photographed by Jonathan Bielaski

WE LCOME MESSAGE

Peter Braid Member of Parliament for Kitchener–Waterloo / Message de Peter Braid, député de Kitchener–Waterloo Welcome to Kitchener–Waterloo!

Bienvenue à Kitchener–Waterloo!

This year our community is pleased to once again host the Ontario Technological Skills Competition. With our tradition of excellence in technology, research, and innovation, Kitchener–Waterloo is an ideal location for this event.

Notre communauté a le plaisir d’accueillir, une nouvelle fois cette année, les Olympiades ontariennes des compétences technologiques. Grâce à sa This competition will showcase the skills and abilities of our tradition d’excellence en bright and talented youth. It will also inspire young people technologie, en recherche et en to consider rewarding careers in the skilled trades and innovation, technology sectors. KitchenerAs we build the economy of the future, these Waterloo est un skills will make an ever increasing contribution endroit idéal pour la tenue de cette This competition to Canada’s competitiveness, prosperity and manifestation. will showcase the advancement. Ce concours mettra en évidence les skills and abilities of I wish all competitors the best of luck, and I compétences et les capacités de nos jeunes our bright and look forward to seeing many of the brillants et talentueux. Il incitera des jeunes à talented youth. competitions. envisager des carrières gratifiantes dans les secteurs des métiers qualifiés et des technologies. Au moment où nous édifions l’économie de demain, ces compétences feront une contribution sans cesse croissante à la compétitivité, à la prospérité et à l’avancement du Canada. Je souhaite à tous les concurrents la meilleure des chances et je me réjouis à l’idée d’assister aux quelques de compétitions.

Peter Braid, député

Skills Canada - Ontario

Peter Braid, M.P.

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WE LCOME MESSAGE

Dalton McGuinty Premier of Ontario / Premier ministre de l’Ontario On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to everyone participating in the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, hosted by Skills Canada - Ontario. My colleagues and I recognize how vital it is to help youth develop the skills they need to succeed. And in a world of rapid change and increasing complexity, it is critical that our young people be equipped with the tools for success. The Ontario Technological Skills Competition brings together students from across our province to showcase their talents in the skilled trades and technologies — and also gives students the opportunity to explore exciting career opportunities. To all competitors: allow me to wish you every success. I am confident that today’s competition will be an exciting, memorable and fun experience.

Au nom du gouvernement de l’Ontario, j’aimerais transmettre mes plus chaleureuses salutations aux participants et participantes aux Olympiades ontariennes des compétences technologiques, organisées par Compétences Canada - Ontario.

it is critical that our young people be equipped with the tools for success

I would like to thank Skills Canada - Ontario for making this year’s event possible — one that is doing much to ensure that Ontario is well prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future. Please accept my sincere best wishes for a great event.

Mes collègues et moi reconnaissons l’importance d’aider les jeunes à acquérir les compétences dont ils ont besoin pour réussir dans la vie. Dans un monde de plus en plus complexe et en constante mutation, il est essentiel qu’ils disposent des outils nécessaires pour leur réussite.

Les Olympiades ontariennes des compétences technologiques réunissent des étudiants et des étudiantes venant de tous les coins de notre province pour mettre à l’épreuve leurs talents et leurs compétences dans le domaine des métiers spécialisés et de la technologie. Cet événement, c’est aussi une occasion unique pour les étudiants et les étudiantes d’explorer les perspectives de carrière intéressantes qu’offrent les métiers spécialisés et les technologies. À tous les compétiteurs et à toutes les compétitrices : je vous souhaite la meilleure des chances! Je suis certain que ces olympiades vous permettront de vivre une expérience agréable, enrichissante et mémorable.

Je souhaite que ces olympiades soient une très grande réussite.

Dalton McGuinty Premier of Ontario

Le premier ministre de l’Ontario, Dalton McGuinty

Skills Canada - Ontario

Je tiens à remercier Compétences Canada - Ontario d’avoir rendu possible la tenue de l’événement de cette année – un événement qui contribue grandement à assurer que l’Ontario soit bien préparé pour relever les défis et saisir les occasions à venir.

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WE LCOME MESSAGE

John Milloy Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities / ministre de la Formation et les Collèges et Universités On behalf of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, I would like to extend my greetings to the participants of the 2011 Ontario Technological Skills Competition.

Au nom du ministère de la Formation et des Collèges et Universités, j’aimerais offrir mes salutations aux participants des Olympiades ontariennes de compétences technologiques de 2011.

Chaque épreuve soulignera vos compétences et votre capacité à composer avec les pressions et les contraintes du monde du travail. Mais, par-dessus tout, ces épreuves sauront vous inciter à suivre votre passion et à poursuivre une carrière dans un métier spécialise.

Sincerely,

John Milloy Minister

Les compétitions nous poussent toujours à donner le meilleur de nous-mêmes. Je vous souhaite tout le succès que vous méritez.

Le ministre, John Milloy

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Skills Canada - Ontario

Now, more than ever, Ontario needs a highly skilled workforce, ready to meet the demands of today’s economy and the challenges tomorrow may bring. Our government Maintenant, plus que jamais, continues to support our colleges and training centres, l’Ontario a besoin provides tax credits for apprenticeship d’une mainprograms and help workers enter and d’œuvre hautement complete apprenticeships through various supports and incentives. By strengthening our qualifiée, prête à répondre aux besoins de l’économie d’aujourd’hui et à relever les défis de post secondary education and training system, inspire you to follow demain. Notre gouvernement continue de we are helping Ontarians turn their passion your passion and soutenir nos collèges et centres de formation, into a career. pursue a career in d’accorder des crédits, d’impôt pour le the skilled trades The Ontario Technological Skills Competition is programmes de l’apprentissage et d’aider les an opportunity for you to demonstrate your travailleurs à suivre et à terminer avec succès des skills, energy and talents – the very qualities apprentissages, grâce à divers soutiens et needed to develop your career. This event is incitatifs. En renforçant notre système also a great opportunity to meet a wide variety d’éducation postsecondaire et de formation, nous aidons les of industry representatives and over 1,800 other competitors Ontariennes et Ontariens à transformer leur passion en carrière. who represent more than 60 skilled trades. Les Olympiades ontariennes des compétences Each contest will highlight your skills and ability to handle technologiques sont une occasion pour vous de faire valoir the pressures and constraints of the working world. But vos compétences, votre énergie et vos talents – qui sont above all else, these competitions will no doubt inspire you précisément les qualités nécessaire pour faire évoluer votre to follow your passion and pursue a career in the skilled carrière. Les olympiades sont aussi une excellente occasion trades. de rencontrer de représentants d’une grande variété Competition can bring out the best in all of us, so allow me d’industries et plus de 1 800 autres compétiteurs dans plus to wish you all the best of luck. de soixante métiers spécialisés.

Former Ontario Skills Champions Now on Top at the PostSecondary Level Conestoga congratulates our Mechanical Systems Engineering (MSE) students who defeated all universities with accredited engineering programs to win the Ontario Engineering Competition! The team went on to finish second at the National Engineering Competition winning the coveted W. R. Petri Award for design innovation. Team members Ian Hillier and Jamie Hobson were Ontario Skills Champions in robotics (2007) while attending Resurrection Catholic Secondary School in Kitchener. Picture L to R â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ian Hillier, Brian Montgomery-Wilson, David Timmerman, Jamie Hobson.

We would also like to congratulate MSE grad Sean Phillips now doing his Masters in Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Conestogaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MSE program became a fully accredited engineering program in 2010 using the innovative approach of project12

based learning to lead students to rewarding careers in the field of engineering.

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Ontario Technological Skills Competition The Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC) is Canada’s largest skilled trades competition. Over 1,800 students vie for medals in 63 remarkably diverse contest areas, as a crowd of 30,000 captivated visitors cheers them on. The OTSC offers a unique opportunity for students who are pursuing a career in the skilled trades to excel, rise above the crowd, and demonstrate their skills and their enthusiasm for their career choices to educators, family and friends.

Please mark your calendar to join us in 2012, the OTSC will be April 30 - May 2.

Over 1,800 students vie for medals in 63 remarkably diverse contest areas

With so many skilled trades featured at the OTSC, the opportunity for young people to explore is nearly endless. If you are a supplier interested in contributing, or a volunteer who would like to work with students at this worldclass event, please contact Barry Harrison, Competition Manager, at barryh@skillscanada.com.

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This passion is noticeable not only in the projects and determination of the competitors, but to thousands of student spectators who are just beginning their selection process for a career choice. Witnessing the talent and dedication of those competing inspires these spectators to say “wow, I want to do that!”

The OTSC offers students many resources and insights into post-secondary options through the Career Exploration Showcase, Career Awareness Workshops, Young Women’s Conferences, and, of course, the contests themselves. All of these components are not only designed to ensure students become aware of the benefits and opportunities in a wide variety of fields, but to motivate this future workforce and give them the tools to start on the path towards a successful career in the skilled trades and technologies.

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Qualifying Competitions Qualifying Competitions were introduced in 2005 in order to assist both Skills Canada – Ontario and school boards across the province to select competitors for the OTSC. In 2011, Qualifying Competitions took place simultaneously at seven colleges on Saturday, April 16.

Skills Canada – Ontario would like to thank our OTSC Technical Committee Members: Alexi Balian (2D Character Animation) and Tyrone Miller (Culinary Arts) and the following volunteers for their dedication of time and expertise to the 2011 Qualifying Competitions:

In order to compete at the 2011 OTSC in any of the following contests, secondary-level students were first required to earn their eligibility in their area of expertise by taking part in a Qualifying Competition:

Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology

• 2D Computer Character Animation (Team of 2) • Carpentry-Individual • Culinary Arts • Precision Machining • Small Powered Equipment • TV Video Production (Team of 2) • Welding The top two or three students/teams in each contest from each Qualifying Competition location were eligible to advance to the 2011 Ontario Technological Skills Competition. The Qualifying Competitions are currently held at seven partnering colleges across Ontario: • Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology • Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology • Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology • Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology • Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning • Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology • St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts and Technology.

Qualifying Technical Committees, consisting of representatives from each participating college and the OTSC Technical Committee Chair, work together to create the scopes, projects and judging criteria used at the Qualifying Competition level. The same contest projects and judging criteria are utilized at all seven locations to ensure consistency across the province when choosing students to advance to the OTSC.

College contacts – Barry Bousfield and Ryan Drouin 2D Character Animation – Phil Cowcill Carpentry-Individual – Steven Draves Culinary Arts – Derek Lawday Precision Machining – Ron Lefebvre Small Powered Equipment – Scott McLaughlin and Dennis Gaudreault T.V. Video Production – Steve Ray Welding – Shawn Alyman

Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology College contacts – John Kantola and Cristal Leochko 2D Character Animation – Richard Riddell Carpentry-Individual – Todd Henry Culinary Arts – Shane Warwick Precision Machining – Dennis Winko Small Powered Equipment – Robert Haichuck T.V. Video Production – Michele Mcmanus Welding – Jim Dyson

APPLIED DREAMS.

Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology College contact – Carly Root 2D Character Animation – Roberto Acosta Carpentry-Individual – Don Webb Culinary Arts – Peter Blakeman Precision Machining – Scott Price Small Powered Equipment – Mike Beattie T.V. Video Production – Anthony Savoia Welding – Mike Nicholas

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology College contact – Sharon Dale 2D Character Animation – Darryl Bedford Carpentry-Individual – Steve Laing Culinary Arts – Patrick Hersey Precision Machining – Ian Neves Small Powered Equipment – Blaine Young T.V. Video Production – Greg Latham Welding – Randy Sweetzir

St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts and Technology

Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology College contact – Christopher Treschak 2D Character Animation – Greg Rodrigo and Scott McCrindle Carpentry-Individual – Kim Woodman Culinary Arts – Michael Bakogeorge Precision Machining – James Galbraith Small Powered Equipment – Brent Belford T.V. Video Production – George Mashinter and Tony Pickard Welding – Phil LeBoeuf

Skills Canada - Ontario would like to thank the Wood Manufacturing Council and Woodlinks for their sponsorship of the Qualifying Competition.

For more information on Qualifying Competitions please contact ontario@skillscanada.com.

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning College contact – Tina Antunes 2D Character Animation – James Cullin Carpentry-Individual – Harry Chang Culinary Arts – Leonhard Lechner Precision Machining – Ed Espin Small Powered Equipment – Reg Crosgrey T.V. Video Production – Jamie Sheridan and Karen Young Welding – Bob Smith 2011 Skills Canada - Ontario

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College contacts – Russ Phin and Jennifer Lauten 2D Character Animation – Donna Graves Carpentry-Individual – Scott Woodall Culinary Arts – Richard Hendy Precision Machining – Brent Childerhose Small Powered Equipment – Lyle Young T.V. Video Production – Jennifer Lauten Welding – Ray West

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Monday, May 2

Elementary Day, RIM Park and Manulife Financial Sportsplex

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Elementary Challenges 500 students compete for medal standings in 12 challenges, ranging from LEGO™ Robotics to Green Energy.

8:45 am – 3:00 pm

Elementary Workshops 2,000 elementary students enjoy the opportunity to participate in a variety of skilled trades related hands-on activities.

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Grades 7 & 8 “Think Skills…Think Future!” Young Women’s Conference Over 200 female elementary students participate in hands-on activities, develop networking skills and listen to female mentors in the skilled trades and technologies. Holiday Inn, Kitchener.

9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Career Exploration Showcase Over 70 exhibitors provide interactive displays that promote careers in the skilled trades and technologies.

Tuesday, May 3

Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC), RIM Park and Manulife Financial Sportsplex

7:00 am – 7:30 am

Competitor Sign-in at each of the contest sites.

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ontario Technological Skills Competition 1,800 students compete in over 60 skilled trades and technology contest areas.

8:15 am – 10:00 am

OTSC Competition Breakfast & Tour Hosted by Brian Mullen, Chair of the Skills Canada - Ontario Board. Guest speakers: The Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, MoE, The Honourable John Milloy, MTCU and Rod Cameron, Chair of the Appointments Council and Interim Board of the new Ontario College of Trades. Regal Room, RIM Park and Manulife Financial Sportsplex. By Invitation Only.

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Grades 9 & 10 “Think Skills…Think Future!” Young Women’s Conference Over 200 female secondary students participate in hands-on activities, develop networking skills and listen to female mentors in the skilled trades and technologies. Holiday Inn, Kitchener.

9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Career Exploration Showcase Over 70 exhibitors provide interactive displays that promote careers in the skilled trades and technologies.

Wednesday, May 4

Closing Ceremony, Ontario Technological Skills Competition Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Closing Ceremony, Ontario Technological Skills Competition Tickets required for non-competitors. Team Ontario Meeting follows immediately afterward, Hauser Haus, WMRC

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Schedule of Events

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Career Exploration Showcase Held in conjunction with the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, the Career Exploration Showcase is host to over 70 interactive exhibits and 30,000 visitors each year. The Career Exploration Showcase provides a unique and exciting opportunity for students and visitors from across Ontario to take part in various hands-on activities that engage their interest in the skilled trades and technologies, and provides a platform to acquire information about these careers. All of the exhibits are designed to help students gain an understanding of the skilled trades and technologies through hands-on activities. Students leave with a broader understanding of the career opportunities they have available now and in the future. The exhibitors for the 2011 Career Exploration Showcase have been chosen to represent the 5 different sectors of the Skilled Trades and Technologies: Construction, Industrial, Motive Power, Service and Technologies.

For more information on visiting this free public event, or becoming involved as an exhibitor in 2012, please contact Brieanna Holm at brieannah@skillscanada.com.

Algonquin College Alliance of Ontario Food Processors apprenticesearch.com ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc. BOATsmart! Canada Cambrian College Canadian Welding Bureau Canadore College CCIF (Canadian Collision Industry Forum) Skills Program Centennial College Cimetrix Solutions Inc. CLAC (Christian Labour Association of Canada) Collège Boréal Conestoga College CSTEC (Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress)

Durham College Eaton Yale Ltd. ECAO/IBEW (The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario & the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Fanshawe College FARO Technologies Inc. Fleming College General International Mfg. (Co) Ltd. George Brown College Georgian College Humber College HVACR – Indoor Environment Professionals iDesign Solutions Inc. Lambton College Le Cordon Bleu Lennox Service Experts Canada Linamar Corporation Loyalist College Max the Mutt Animation School Merlan Scientific Miller Electric Milwaukee Electric Tool Canada Inc. Mohawk College MTCU (Ministry of Training College & Universities) Niagara College 2011 Skills Canada - Ontario

North American Trade Schools Northern College OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists) OIFSC (Ontario Industrial and Finishing Skills Centre) OMTC (Ontario Masonry Training Centre) OMA (Ontario Mining Association) ontariocolleges.ca Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute Rockwell Automation Canada Inc. Seneca College Service Canada Sheridan College Softplan Systems Inc Solar Photovoltaic Expo St. Clair College St. Lawrence College Stratford Chefs School Studica Inc. SWCOCA (South West Central OYAP Coordinators’ Association) Trade Up for Success Wood Manufacturing Council Woodworking Centre (Conestoga College) WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board)

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List of 2011 Exhibitors:

E LEM EN TA RY

Career Awareness Workshops Led by skilled trades people, teachers, college professors, and industry advocates, these hands-on workshops are designed to increase students’ awareness of the many career opportunities that exist in the skilled trades and technologies. Workshop topics cover all four sectors of Skilled Trades (Construction, Industrial, Transportation and Services) as well as Technology. Hosted in conjunction with the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, with nearly forty (40) workshops there is something for everyone! In addition to exploring workplace safety, students can try their hand at such activities as changing a tire, threading a pipe, creating a floral display, laying some brick, connecting wires, and exploring dozens of experiments in energy, engineering and flight. Thank you to the many 2011 Elementary Career Awareness Workshop supporters:

Architectural House Design

Electricity – Power to the People!

provided by: Waterloo Collegiate Institute

provided by: The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario and The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (ECAO/IBEW)

Automation: A Hands-On Approach provided by: D&D Automation Lab

Auto Body Repair

Electronics – Make the Connection to Your Future

provided by: Halton District School Board

provided by: Conestoga College

Automotive Service

Employability Skills

provided by: Centennial College, School of Transportation

provided by: Youth Opportunities Unlimited

Big Bolts

Exploring Heating Technology

provided by: Centennial College

provided by: The Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Natural Power Products, Waterloo North Hydro, A Johnson Control Company

Brick & Stone Design provided by: Ontario Masonry Training Centre

Computer Aided Manufacturing provided by: In-House Solutions Inc.

Cupcakes & Ice Cream provided by: Derek Hines

Drawstring Backpack 20

provided by: Toronto Catholic District School Board and Lori Custom Fashion

Exploring Refrigeration provided by: Joint Training Apprenticeship Council

Faux Finishing and Glass Cutting provided by: Ontario Industrial and Finishing Skills Centre

Floristry provided by: Dorina Idvorian, Conestoga College

Fun With Wood provided by: The Woodworking Centre, Conestoga College

Glider Flight provided by: Tim Worthy, Limestone District School Board and The Society Of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Graphics provided by: St. Clair College

Industrial Mechanic Millwright provided by: Sheridan College

Plant Your Career in Horticulture provided by: The Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association

Introduction to Pneumatics provided by: Linamar Corporation

Spring into Carpentry

Lean Manufacturing

provided by: Glenview Park Secondary School

provided by: Procor Ltd.

Time Machine

Learn to Build with Brick

provided by: Mohawk College

provided by: Ontario Masonry Training Centre

Toon Boom Animation

LEGO™ E-Lab

provided by: Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board

provided by: Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)

Truck & Coach

Milwaukee’s Tool Box

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2D Character Animation (Teams of 2) . . . . . . . . .47

Landscape Design (PILOT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

3D Character Animation (Teams of 2) . . . . . . . . .47

Landscape Gardening (Teams of 2) . . . . . . . . . . .33

Aesthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Mechanical CADD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Aircraft Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Mechatronics (Teams of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Architectural Technology and Design . . . . . . . . . .29

Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Auto Collision Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Auto Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Precision Machining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Auto Service Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Prepared Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Brick Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Restaurant Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Cabinetmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Robotics (Teams of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Carpentry - Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Sheet Metal Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Carpentry (Teams of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Small Powered Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Computer Aided Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Truck and Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Culinary Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

TV & Video Production (Teams of 2) . . . . . . . . . .51

Desktop Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Virtual Robotics (Teams of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Electrical Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Web Site Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Fashion Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Workplace Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Floristry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Geographic Information Systems (Teams of 2) . . .49 Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Hairstyling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Heating Systems Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Heavy Equipment Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Home & Team Building (Teams of 4) . . . . . . . . .31 Industrial Mechanic Millwright . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Industrial Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 IT - Office Software Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 IT and Network Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Job Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Job Skill Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Challenges Character Animation Challenge, Grades 4 - 6 and Grades 7 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Construction Challenge, Grades 7 - 8 . . . . . . . . .25 Green Energy Challenge (PILOT) . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Health and Safety Challenge, Grades 7 - 8 . . . . . .25 LEGOâ&#x201E;˘ Mechanics Challenge, Grades 4 - 6 and Grades 7 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 LEGOâ&#x201E;˘ Robotics Challenge, Grades 4 - 6 and Grades 7 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Technology Challenge, Grades 4 - 6 and Grades 7 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Technology Challenge, Grades 7 - 8 . . . . . . . . . .27 TV/Video Production Challenge, Grades 7 - 8 . . .27

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Technology Challenges Each year students in grades 4 through 8, from school boards across Ontario, converge on the Ontario Technological Skills Competition to wow judges and spectators with their skills. Student competitors demonstrate their talents in design, time management, teamwork, leadership, and creative and technical problem-solving in their given challenge area. At the 2011 OTSC, elementary students will be competing in the following areas:

Character Animation Challenge, Grades 4 - 6 and Grades 7 - 8

Suppliers

Conestoga College, Document Imaging Partners and Studica Inc.

Tech Chair

Alexi Balian, Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School

Construction Challenge, Grades 7 - 8

Health and Safety Challenge, Grades 7 - 8 Teams of two are required to conduct a workplace health and safety inspection of a mock workplace and document the hazards found in the mock workplace. The team also delivers a prepared health and safety presentation between 5-8 minutes in length. This challenge helps build the student’s health and safety knowledge, ability to work as a team, literacy, vocabulary and presentation skills.

Teams of four (4) elementary students must design and create a scale model house. Participants will be expected to use household materials such as cardboard, spruce board, nails, glue and screws. Skills tested will include: design, knowledge of adhesives/bonding, principles of structure, strength, rigidity, green technology and leadership.

Suppliers

BOATSmart Canada,Grand River OHS, Honeywell Safety Products, Meshwear, North American Construction (NAC), Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), Protenergy, Stevens Exhibit Design Group and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Suppliers

Mohawk College and Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd.

Tech Chair

Mary Wilson, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Tech Chair

Brad MacDonald, Mohawk College

LEGO™ Mechanics Challenge, Grades 4 - 6 and Grades 7 - 8

Green Energy Challenge, Grades 7 - 8 – PILOT Teams of four (4) will design and construct a wind turbine. A high speed fan will be used to determine which model is capable of generating the most “green energy”. This challenge will be run as a Demonstration Challenge in 2011.

Teams of four (4) elementary students design, construct and program an autonomous robot using LEGO™ ROBOLAB™ or MINDSTORMS® NXT to accomplish pre-assigned tasks/objectives. The participants will be judged on the three challenges, team portfolio, programming knowledge, safety, presentation, team work and professionalism.

Tech Chair

Supplier

Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)

Tech Chair

Martin Scherer

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To start, teams of elementary students are given a theme and provided a soundtrack. Competitors must use their theme to create an original character, a script, storyboard and finally, an animated movie featuring their character. Teams are judged not only on the movie - but also their sketching and storyboards.

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Technology Challenge, Grades 4 - 6 Teams of four (4) elementary students must apply the skills acquired in the science and technology curriculum presented in grades 4-6. Utilizing a variety of recycled materials teams must create not only the device to solve a problem at hand but also a presentation showcasing their design. Knowledge and ability to make and use gears and pulleys in systems is essential.

LEGO™ Robotics Challenge, Grades 4 - 6 Teams of four (4) elementary students design, construct and program an autonomous robot using LEGO™ ROBOLAB™ or MINDSTORMS® NXT to accomplish pre-assigned tasks/objectives utilizing their pre-assembled drivetrain. The participants will be judged on the three challenges, team portfolio, programming knowledge, safety, presentation, teamwork and professionalism. Suppliers

Conestoga College and Spectrum Educational Supplies

Tech Chairs Leonard Aylward, Lakeport Secondary School and Allison Boone, Spectrum Educational Supplies

Tech Chairs Philip Caetano, St. Bernard of Clairvaux Elementary School and Mary Jane Vowles, St. Raymond Elementary School

Technology Challenge, Grades 7 - 8 Teams of four (4) senior elementary students must apply their knowledge of science and technology in order to solve a problem. This Challenge has at its core the following prior knowledge and skills: pulleys and gears, forces acting on structures, motion, energy and control in electricity, mechanisms, and matter and materials. Tech Chair

Andrea Yurkiw, Taylor Evans Public School

Conestoga College and ATS Automation Tooling Systems

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Joshua Schell, ATS Automation Tooling Systems

TV/Video Production Challenge, Grades 7 - 8 Teams of two (2) elementary competitors are required to produce a 2-3 minute informational/promotional video on a theme given at the beginning of the challenge. Competitors must use their time to plan, script, shoot and edit the final video, all in one day. Supplier

Apple Canada

Tech Chair

Dave MacNeil, CTV Southwestern Ontario

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Architectural Technology and Design Using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software, competitors must showcase their design and drawing skills. The designs/drawings are judged on three broad categories: architecture, engineering and construction.

Conestoga College

Suppliers

Studica Inc., Conestoga College, Document Imaging Partners, Cimetrix Solutions Inc.

Tech Chairs Bob Clarkson, Waterloo Collegiate Institute and David Wray

Brick Masonry Using a set of drawings, competitors must complete a masonry project. Projects may include construction of brick walls or surfaces and decorative brickwork. Competitors will be judged on their abilities in bricklaying, block laying, setting out and drawing.

Sponsor

Ontario Masonry Training Centre

Suppliers

Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association, Cement Association of Canada, Clay Brick Association of Canada, Forwell Spec Mix

Tech Chairs Rene Letoile, Conestoga College and Tim Maxon, Ontario Masonry Training Centre

Cabinetmaking Students will be judged on their woodworking/cabinetmaking skills. The challenge will include the creation of a piece of furniture or cabinet by hand. Competitors will be graded on accuracy, fit and finish, and a written test.

Sponsor

General International Mfg (Co) Ltd.

Suppliers

B.C.W. Plywood and Lumber, Conestoga College, Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd., and Mohawk College

Tech Chairs Shari Martin, Mohawk College and Ken Mercer, B.C.W. Plywood and Lumber

Carpentry - Individual Competitors will safely and efficiently organize, fabricate and build a project using plans and materials provided within the time allowed.

Sponsor

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Supplier

General International Mfg (Co) Ltd.

Tech Chairs Daniel Brigham, Algonquin College and Herb Grootenboer, Grand Erie District School Board

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In teams of two (2), students will be graded on their practical abilities pertaining to carpentry. Teams will be given a project (e.g. toy box) and assessed on general practices, blueprint reading, design/layout, construction and assembly of a project.

Through practical and theoretical application competitors must demonstrate their skills in heating system fundamentals. This may apply to electricity, pressure, mechanics and combustion of gas heating systems, with special attention given to health and safety regulations. Requires knowledge of controls, tools and testers used in the industry.

Sponsor

Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd.

Supplier

Mohawk College

Tech Chairs Jeff Acciaccaferro and Brad MacDonald, Mohawk College

Sponsor

Lennox Inc.

Suppliers

Canco ClimateCare, Fluke Electronics Canada, Lewington Agencies Ltd., Contractors - Ontario Regional Council - HRAI and White-Rodgers/ Emerson Climate Technologies

Tech Chairs Brad Mavin, Conestogo Mechanical and Dick Thomas, AtlasCare速

Home & Team Building (Teams of 4)

Electrical Wiring

Sponsor

Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd.

Suppliers

Cadsoft, Gerrie Electric Wholesale Ltd, Nobel, and Hubbell Canada

Tech Chair

Mike DeBrusk, Waterloo Region District School Board

Competitors will be expected to complete specific tasks from written instructions and provided electrical schematic diagrams. Tasks will relate to electrical wiring in the industrial, commercial and institutional fields.

Sponsors

Eaton Yale Ltd. and Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario/International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Suppliers

Greenlee, Ideal Industries, Independent Electric Supply, Legrand Canada, Leviton Canada, Nedco Electrical Supply, and Osso Electric Supplies

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Students will demonstrate their skills and talent in construction technology. Over two days of competition, teams of four (4) will be evaluated on their abilities in carpentry, electrical and plumbing.

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OT SC CON TEST LI ST Industrial Wiring Students are tested on their abilities and skills in wiring motor controls and developing a programmable logic controller program to operate devices and equipment, according to given specifications.

Sponsor

Rockwell Automation Canada Inc.

Suppliers

Elmira District Secondary School and Fluke Electronics Canada

Tech Chairs John Sousa, Rockwell Automation Canada Inc. and Randy Dyck, Elmira District School Board

Landscape Design - PILOT Using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software, competitors must showcase their landscape design and drawing skills. The designs/drawings are judged on creativity, meeting the client’s (and the site’s) requirements, and plant selection.

DynaSCAPE Software

Suppliers

Conestoga College and Document Imaging Partners

Tech Chair

Len Hordyk, DynaSCAPE Software

Landscape Gardening - Post Secondary (Teams of 2) In a “build” contest, teams of (2), lay out and construct a small garden (144 square feet or less) by preparing and using such materials as landscape rocks, precast wall and paving units, wood, landscape lighting, sand, composted mulch and plants.

Sponsors

Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association and Permacon

Suppliers

Connon Nurseries/NVK, Gelderman Landscaping, Millgrove Perennials and Water Arts Inc.

Tech Chair

Jason Hinkley, Gelderman Landscaping

Landscape Gardening - Secondary (Teams of 2) Competitors, in teams of two (2), will be tested by building a garden based on a common set of criteria and drawings. Components of this may include creating wall(s) from precast paving units, laying paving stones, plant selection and placement of landscape rocks.

Sponsors

Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association and Permacon

Suppliers

Adams Landscape Supply, Preston Sand & Gravel Co. Ltd., Connon Nurseries/NVK, STIHL, Trade-Mark Industrial Inc., and the Waterloo Region District School Board

Tech Chairs Shane Jones, Bendale Business & Technical Institute and Allan Nason, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School

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OT SC CON TEST LI ST Plumbing The Plumbing contest will assess the competitor’s knowledge of a plumbing system with a focus on accuracy of installation, quality of workmanship and gas and water pressure testing. Suppliers

Aecon Group Inc., Canadian Brass and Copper Co., Great Lakes Copper Inc., Marks Supply Inc., IPEX Inc., Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd., Noble, Praxair Canada, RIDGID, UA Canada and WATTS® Water Technologies (Valves)

Tech Chairs Chris Descoteaux, Steve Hebbourne and Russell Jessop, United Association Local 527

Job Interview Competitors will apply to a job by submitting a targeted resumé and cover letter. They will then be interviewed for the position with questions about their skills, knowledge, education and experience. Tech Chair

Janice Penner

Job Skill Demonstration Competitors will demonstrate and explain an entry-level skill of their occupational expertise. The skill presented must reflect a contest area that is a component of the Canadian Skills Competition. Each competitor has up to 30 minutes for the demonstration. Tech Chair

Ron Downey, King Cole Ducks Limited

Prepared Speech The Prepared Speech contest allows competitors to demonstrate their ability to clearly and effectively prepare and present on a pre-established theme. Speeches are 5 to 7 minutes in length. Competitors are evaluated on content, ability to convey their message and overall delivery. Peggy Curry, TD Canada Trust

Workplace Safety The Workplace Safety contest promotes health & safety by assessing the competitor in a hazard assessment, presentation & theory exam. Evaluation is on health and safety principles, ability to identify & assess workplace hazards and recommend corrective action. Through the presentation, the competitor demonstrates their ability to communicate information to others. This contest helps build literacy, vocabulary, research, written communication & presentation skills.

Refrigeration

Suppliers

Tech Chair

Mary Wilson, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Competitors will be required to troubleshoot a simple refrigeration and/or air conditioning system. Knowledge of HVACR industry regulations and the basics of refrigeration is a necessity. Suppliers

Fluke Electronics Canada, Georgian College and J.T.A.C. (Joint Training and Apprenticeship Committee)

Tech Chairs Joel Crook, Norman Haimes, KeepRite Refrigeration and Raymond Patten, J.T.A.C./Local 787

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OT SC CON TEST LI ST Mechatronics (Teams of 2) Using the supplied components, mechatronics competitors must design, build and program a machine capable of accomplishing a specific manufacturing process. Competitors work in teams of two.

Computer Aided Manufacturing Participants receive a detailed drawing of a part that must be programmed for a vertical spindle milling machine. Utilizing CAM software, competitors must program the part using 2D geometry construction methods. Competitors must consider feeds, speeds, cutters, drills, face milling and finishes. Suppliers

Conestoga College, Document Imaging Partners and In-House Solutions Inc.

Tech Chair

Kim Faustini, In-House Solutions Inc.

Sponsor

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Suppliers

Conestoga College and Festo Inc.

Tech Chair

Ali Khoshamouz, Festo Inc.

Industrial Mechanic Millwright This contest will test the skills and knowledge of each competitor in the areas of hydraulics, pneumatics, metal layout, machining and fabrication as well as the assembly and alignment of mechanical power transmissions and components.

Sponsor

Sheridan College

Suppliers

Conestoga College, Festo Inc., and George Brown College

Mechanical CADD The Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting contest evaluates a contestantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge of mechanical design and drafting standards by applying CAD software to solve typical mechanical engineering problems. Suppliers

Cimetrix Solutions Inc., Conestoga College, Document Imaging Partners, Javelin Technologies, Siemens PLM Software, and Studica Inc.

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OT SC CON TEST LI ST Sheet Metal Work Competitors will use a mixture of basic hand techniques and intermediate-level skills to form and fabricate seams, edges and locks in order to complete a project typical in sheet metal shops. Suppliers

George Brown College and Mohawk College

Tech Chair

Larry Mailloux, George Brown College

Welding

Sponsors

Miller Electric and Praxair Canada Inc.

Suppliers

AGO Industries, Astron Specialty Metals, Chrima Iron Work Ltd., Conestoga College, Henlex Inc., Sperian Protection, and Husky Farm Equipment Limited

Tech Chair

Jason Wagg, Conestoga College

Precision Machining Competitors will be given drawings for a mill piece and a lathe piece. They will have a set amount of time to machine the part to completion. A theory test will also be involved for the secondary-level contest.

Sponsor

Sheridan College

Tech Chair

Joe Vandenenden, Conestoga College

Robotics (Teams of 4) Prior to the official contest, teams of competitors design and fabricate a robot. The robot must be capable of competing with other student-made robots to move objects to a ‘goal’. Competitors require drafting, mechanics, electronics, metalwork, woodwork and communications skills. Suppliers

AGO Industries, Toronto Catholic District School Board and Waterloo Catholic District School Board

Tech Chair

Bob Tone, Tech On Eh!

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The competition will evaluate students’ abilities to safely work through all the tested welding processes, including layout, position, fit and tack welding. The interpretation and application of welding symbols will also be tested.

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Aircraft Maintenance Competitors will perform basic aircraft maintenance procedures. This will include: shaping and attaching a piece of an aircraft’s metal exterior, completing an inspection, fixing a mechanical component and completing the Canadian Aviation Regulations exam. Suppliers

Centennial College and Canadore College

Tech Chair

Bernie Wurster

Auto Collision Repair

Sponsor

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

Suppliers

3M Canada Inc., Active Towing, AGO Industries, Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute, Greenflow Environmental Services Inc., Logel’s Auto Parts, Miller Electric and Praxair Canada Inc.

Auto Painting Competitors will be assessed in auto body preparations and painting techniques. Activities will include dent repair, priming and refinishing. A theoretical exam will also be administered.

Sponsor

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Suppliers

Canadian Collisions Industry Forum, Eurotech Spray Products / SATA, Greenflow Environmental Inc., Koebel’s CARSTAR Collision, PPG Canada Inc., Pro Body Parts, and Uni-ram Corporation

Tech Chairs Ken Smith, Centennial College and Bill Speed, Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute

Tech Chairs Daniel Chudy, Centennial College

Auto Service Technology Competitors will be challenged with real-life automotive repair situations. Engines are assigned and participants may have to assess brakes/steering/suspension, electrical, body functions/vehicle performance, engine systems and fabrication.

Sponsors

Schlueter Chevrolet Hummer and Snap-On Tools of Canada Limited

Tech Chair

Martin Restoule, Algonquin College

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Competitors will be judged on their abilities in auto body repair. The contest will include: welding, measurement, the repair of a rocker panel, bumper repair, and vehicle preparation. A written exam will also be administered.

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OT SC CON TEST LI ST Small Powered Equipment The contest is intended to test the skill and knowledge of competitors in the air and liquid cooled engine field. Students will be assessed on their ability to assemble/disassemble engines, carburetor theory and adjustments, and measuring and identifying parts. Suppliers

Fluke Electronics Canada, Meetz Small Engines, Power Source Canada, Snap-On Tools of Canada Limited, and STIHL

Tech Chairs Don Nafzigera and Darrell Westenhoefer, Meetz Small Engines

Truck and Coach This contest assesses competitors on seven truck components including brakes, electrical, fluid power, drive-train, engine, steering and suspension, and a written test based on the Ontario College Truck and Coach Technician curriculum.

Heavy Equipment Service

Sponsor

Ontario Mining Association

Suppliers

Bobcat North America, Centennial College, General International Mfg (Co) Ltd., Nortrax, and Toromont CAT

Sponsor

Navistar Canada

Tech Chairs John Dixon, Centennial College, Jake Francis, Carrier Truck Centers and William Weidmark, Navistar Canada

Tech Chairs Bob Huzij, Cambrian College and Angelo Spano, Centennial College

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This contest will assess competitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skills in correctly inspecting, repairing and adjusting detached and/or mounted heavy duty equipment (i.e. tractor) components.

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Featured Recipes from Alumnus Wallace Wong, two-time Gold Medalist, OTSC Culinary Arts. Duck Consommé

Seared Duck Breast

• Duck Stock

1 Litre

• Duck Breast

• Star Anise

4 Tablespoons

• Star Anise

1 tablespoon

• Ginger

5 Slices cut into

• Cinnamon

2-inch piece

• Cinnamon

2-inch piece

• Cloves

¼ teaspoon

• Onion (diced)

1 cup

• Nutmeg

¼ teaspoon

• Carrot (diced)

½ cup

• Black Peppercorn

¼ teaspoon

• Bay Leaf

• Salt

• Fish Sauce

3 Tablespoons

o Place spices into a pan and toast over medium heat until spices are fragrant.

o Place all ingredients into a medium pot and bring to boil and then turn down to a simmer and let simmer until reduced to 750ml or by 1/4th. Take off heat, strain and freeze in a hotel pan or container lined with plastic wrap. o Take out the frozen consommé and place in a strainer lined with 3 layers of cheesecloth. o Place strainer over a large bowl or container and let it thaw in fridge for 3 days or until all defrosted. o Remove strainer and reserve the consommé. Serve hot.

o Place spices in a coffee grinder or spice grinder and grind until fine powder. o Season the duck breast with 5-spice blend and salt. o Place duck breast skin side down in a medium pan and place over medium heat. Cook duck breast skin side down until fat has rendered and become gold and crispy. Flip breast and turn heat to medium high and place in 400F oven for 10 minutes or until medium rare. o Remove duck breast and let it rest before slicing.

Duck Chawanmushi (Japanese Custard) • Whole Eggs

Plating

• Duck Stock

2 cups

• Duck Liver and Gizzard

½ cup

Place 3 slices of duck breast in the centre of the chawanmushi, pour consommé over the top of chawamushi ensuring not to cover the duck breast. Garnish with baby onion sprouts, cilantro or Thai basil.

• Salt to season o Blend duck liver and gizzard with the duck stock until well incorporated. Strain and reserve the liquid. o Season the liquid and add the eggs and blend until incorporated. o Pour the custard into 4 individual small bowls half way full. o Cover the bowls tightly with plastic wrap and place in steamer. Cook for 20 minutes or until set.

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Aesthetics Using volunteers, the aesthetics competitors are judged on their ability to provide facial treatments, foot care, hand care, hair removal and make-up application to industry standards.

Sponsor

France Laure

Supplier

Creative Nail Design Inc.

Tech Chairs Diana Boboti-Senis and Karen Gale, St. Lawrence College

Culinary Arts To evaluate through competition the professional culinary skill and talent of the next generation of Chefs by having them cook and display hot and cold dishes in accordance with established trade rules. The contest presents an exciting view into Culinary Arts and showcases new culinary trends to the visiting public. Supplier

Flanagan Foodservice Inc.

Tech Chair

Tyrone Miller, Resurrection Catholic Secondary School

Students are to demonstrate their fashion design skills through illustration, apparel drafting, clothing construction and communication. Tech Chair

Cecile Smith, Cardinal Newman High School

Baking

Floristry

The Baking competitors are judged on their competence and professionalism. Secondary participants must bake: yeast/bread rolls, a decorative cake, choux pastries and lemon meringue pie. Post-secondary competitors will showcase their professionalism in commercial baking by baking a mousse cake, miniature French pastries, a sponge cake and a chocolate box. Competitors must come prepared with their own recipes.

Competitors will create a floral symmetrical arrangement, a centrepiece, a vase arrangement, a spiral hand-tied bouquet and a cascade bridal bouquet. Competitors must present their arrangements using proper botanical or common names.

Sponsor

Garland Group

Suppliers

E.C. Drury High School, Flanagan Foodservice Inc., Fleming College, and LC Bakery Equipment Services Ltd.

Suppliers

Highland Evergreen Supply Ltd., John G. Hofland Ltd., Robert Bateman High School, Staalduinen Floral, and Waterdale Inc.

Tech Chair

Con Jansons, Robert Bateman High School

Tech Chairs Shirley Dusmet and Dean Lane, E.C. Drury High School

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Best wishes to all competitors in Mechatronics!

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Festo Didactic, a proud sponsor of the Mechatronics Skills Competitions in Canada since 1992. In partnership with - Skills Canada - Skills Ontario - CompĂŠtences QuĂŠbec - Skills Alberta - Skills British Columbia - Skills Nova Scotia - Skills Prince Edward Island and with WorldSkills since 1991. 46

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2D Character Animation (Teams of 2) Teams of two (2) are given a theme, provided a soundtrack, and are then challenged to tell a story. The contest will focus on the competitors’ abilities to tell their story on paper though storyboarding. They will then bring their story to life by creating and animating the depicted scenes.

Sponsor

Conestoga College

Suppliers

Conestoga College, Document Imaging Partners, and Studica Inc.

Tech Chair

John Bisswlas, Cawthra Park Secondary School

Hairstyling The competitors must demonstrate their technical and creative skills by creating three different fashion-conscious looks during the hairstyling contest. These looks include a men’s cut and style, women’s trendy salon cut and style and ladies’ elegant evening hairstyle. Supplier

Kadori Hair

Tech Chair

Patricia Ristich, Exhale Spa and Salon

3D Character Animation (Teams of 2) Using a fully realized 3D animated character capable of expressing emotion, the teams must create a short movie. Competitors then share their animation, storyboard and model sheets with a panel of judges during a final formal presentation.

Restaurant Service competitors are tested on: table dressing, serving real guests, taking orders, preparing cocktails, wine identification, table clearing and cleaning. Health and safety compliance is also tested. Suppliers

Bingemans, Cameron’s Flowers, Canadian Linen and Uniform Service, Conestoga College, and Vincor Canada

Tech Chairs Fred Walker, Bingemans and Matthew Worden, Conestoga College

Sponsor

Studica Inc.

Suppliers

Conestoga College and Document Imaging Partners

Tech Chairs Alexi Balian, Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School and Terry Posthumus, Humber College

Desktop Publishing Students will be challenged in various aspects of Desktop Publishing. This may include practical skills in such applications as Adobe InDesign®, Corel Paint® or Macromedia FreeHand®. Project planning, knowledge of design basics, and technical competence is a must.

Sponsor

Document Imaging Partners

Supplier

Conestoga College

Tech Chair

Nick Kuipers, St. Clair College

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OT SC CON TEST LI ST Electronics

Graphic Design

The Electronics contest tests competitors on the current, state-of-the-art, electronic industry standards. Participants may be asked to: interpret schematic diagrams, identify electrical components and construct/troubleshoot circuits.

In advance of the actual competition date, the competitors must create a theme and visual concept promoting the Ontario Technological Skills Competition geared to an audience of youth aged 14-21. Three promotional pieces are required: a poster, a brochure and a choice of t-shirt, button or web home page which will be formally presented to a panel of judges.

Sponsors

Fluke Electronics Canada and Nederman Canada

Tech Chair

Supplier

Conestoga College

Tech Chairs Paul Cianflone, St. Michael High School and Brian Pinnell, R-Can Environmental Inc.

Cameron Mackay, icontact design + creative services

IT - Office Software Applications IT - Office Software Applications evaluates participantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; understanding and ability in document processing, spreadsheets, presentation, database software, as well as the integration between these applications.

Sponsor

Conestoga College

Supplier

Conestoga College

Tech Chairs Christine Doody, Algonquin College and Liz Stacey, Conestoga College

The IT and Network Support contest assesses competitors in the skills required to set up and run a network suitable for a small to medium-sized business. Competitors are required to demonstrate their ability to manage and configure Windows and LinuxÂŽ servers, and build a network using Cisco networking hardware.

Geographic Information Systems (Teams of 2) The GIS competitors are asked to: generate a digital map from a digital image, add data in a digital map, use GIS as a tool to compare, contrast and analyse geographic data, and produce a series of maps showing the results of the analysis. Working in teams of two, the competitors must present their GIS solutions to solve a real-life problem to a judging panel.

Sponsor

Cisco Systems Canada Co.

Suppliers

Conestoga College and Fluke Electronics Canada

Suppliers

Conestoga College, Drafting Clinic of Canada, and ESRI Canada

Tech Chair

Nick Gommans, Infusion Development Corporation

Tech Chair

Dan Somers, Toronto Catholic District School Board

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OT SC CON TEST LI ST Photography The Photography contest will evaluate studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skills in digital photography. Competitors will be graded on their photographic eye, digital capture, digital production, digital output and professionalism. Suppliers

Conestoga College and Document Imaging Partners

Tech Chair

Jonathan Bielaski, Light Imaging

TV & Video Production (Teams of 2) Teams of two (2) competitors are required to produce a 2-3 minute informational/promotional video on a theme given at the beginning of the challenge. Competitors must use their time to plan, script, shoot and edit the final video, all in one day. Apple Canada

Tech Chair

Rob Currie, C to C Productions

Virtual Robotics (Teams of 2) The Virtual Robotics contest requires teams of two (2) to: design a robot using predescribed computer software, program the Virtual Robot and run a simulation of the robot in action, build a real model of the robot using the parts provided, and transfer the code to the robot and run the real model in a competition. Suppliers

Conestoga College and Studica Inc.

Tech Chairs Derek Murphy, Studica Inc. and Bob Tone, Tech On Eh!

Web Site Development The Web Site Development contest gives competitors the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and professionalism through the design of an informative web site. Competitors will be tested on overall knowledge of web site design, technical and presentation skills.

Sponsor

Conestoga College

Tech Chairs Dalibor Dvorski, Conestoga College and Phil Cowcill, Canadore College

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Supplier

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Job Interview Integration Competitors at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition participate in a 5-minute job interview as part of their contests. This component of the competition aims to test competitors on their employability skills. Although these students are well on their way to being equipped with the technological skills required to perform their jobs, communication, teamwork and problem-solving are the skills that will enable them to be hired, and to remain employed.

More than 70 human resources (HR) volunteers come from organizations all over Ontario to evaluate competitors on their interviewing and resume skills.

The job interview component was piloted during the 2002 OTSC and was gradually introduced to more and more contests each year. By 2006, the interview marks counted for 5% of the competitor’s final mark. The 2010 OTSC was the first time all technical contests incorporated the job interview component.

Chris Larsen – HRPA

Special thanks to the following individuals for their valuable assistance in recruiting and coordinating this year’s volunteers: Margaret Carter – HRPA Wendy Jacobs – The Economical Insurance Group Janet Roy – Premium HR Solutions Kitty Runstedler – Conestoga College Daniela Sartori – Ranger Metal Products

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Kathy Stryker – Sun Life Financial

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The Board of Directors and staff of Skills Canada – Ontario would like to thank our colleagues and friends at

for their generous, in-kind donation of office space at their Ottawa location.

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Pin & Medal Design Contest Wish to get involved and showcase your creativity and design skills? Could you be Skills Canada - Ontario’s next Pin or Medal Design Contest Winner?

This contest is open to all students who attend a high school or college which is affiliated with Skills Canada – Ontario.

Contest design specifications for the 2012 OTSC Pin and Medal will be posted on the Skills Canada – Ontario website in September 2011.

Be sure to check out the 2012 OTSC Poster in September 2011 for inspiration and theme.

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2011 Design Winners

Congratulations to the 2011 design winners:

2011 Pin Design Winner Holly Lam Bayview Secondary School, Richmond Hill

2011 Medal Design Winner Ville Tiukuvaarato All Saints Catholic High School, Kanata

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Closing Ceremony Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo The exacting and exciting Ontario Technological Skills Competition has drawn to a close and we have gathered together to celebrate all the hard work and dedication of the 1,800 plus competitors who gave their best efforts during the last two days. Those who achieve top marks in their contest area will receive gold, silver and bronze medals according to their standing. Some of those called to the podium will also receive one of the 19 new scholarships as we celebrate the incredible talents of Ontario youth.

Educator Pins Recognizing Educators of Medal Winners Skills Canada - Ontario was pleased to introduce, in 2010, Educator Recognition Pins as a corresponding addition to the OTSC recipient’s medals.

Attached to each medal’s ribbon, these corresponding tokens of appreciation are then passed on to the competitor’s educator/advisor.

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Tickets are required for the Closing Ceremony. Competitor wristbands serve as their “ticket” this year. For all others, you may purchase tickets at the door for $10. We accept cash, Visa and Mastercard.

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Each year gold-medal-winning competitors from most Competitors participate in practical challenges designed to contests at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition are test skills required in technology and trade occupations. invited to join Team Ontario to represent our province at the For over nine years, the Skills Canada – Ontario Bursary has national level. In May 2010, 70 competitors participated at provided financial assistance to competitors advancing from the 16th Canadian Skills Competition in the Ontario Technological Skills Competition to Waterloo, Ontario. Ontario always proves to the Skills Canada National Competition. The have a strong contingent of supporters at the bursary assists with travel costs for each Team National Competition, even more so when the Ontario competitor. For more information on competition is held in our home province. Follow up on the Skills Canada – Ontario Bursary, please Team Ontario was very successful and took Facebook & Twitter contact Gail Smyth, Executive Director, at home 50 medals in total, capturing 17 Gold, to see medal wins gails@skillscanada.com. 15 Silver and 18 Bronze. in Quebec City The 17th Skills Canada National Competition The Skills Canada National Competition is an will be held in Québec City, Québec from Olympics-style event which showcases June 1 - 4, 2011. students’ technical and leadership skills. For more information on this annual competition, please visit the Skills/Compétences Canada website www.skillscanada.com, or email Maggie Moniz, Director of Competitions at maggiem@skillscanada.com.

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WORLD SKI LLS

Competing on the International Stage Skills Canada – Ontario is pleased to host a “Skills at the Park” reception in honour of the Ontario students that successfully move on to represent Canada at a WorldSkills Competition. In addition to the formal reception, competitors are introduced at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Please visit the competition section of our website at www.skillsontario.com for details. The following five Ontarians are part of the 34-member national team travelling in October to WorldSkills 2011 in London, UK. Johathan Sinke Conestoga College Cabinetmaking

Ryan Gomes Centennial College Aircraft Maintenance

Tom Middlebro’ Mohawk College Offset Printing

Benjamin Church and Adrian Schut Almonte District H.S. Mobile Robotics – Team of 2

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Facility Committee Skills Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ontario is dedicated to the promotion of skilled trades and technologies as a first-choice career option for Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth. The people that are most passionate about this mandate are our volunteers: Those who have been in the trades and realize that without events such as the OTSC our youth would be missing out. We want to thank the 2011 volunteers Marshals: Holly Brown

Steve Houston

Ray Woolridge

Bill Davidson

Shane Kennedy

Murray Cavender

Charlie Matjenic

Kaitlen Thibideau

Steve Bailey If you would like to become a Marshal in 2012, we are always looking for those that are organized, eager to help and are willing to make a difference.

Marshals are key to our success, enabling everything to work behind the scenes. Contact Barry Harrison at barryh@skillscanada.com for more information.

Facility Sponsors Firman Fire & Safety

Pitney Bowes

Kieswetter Demolition Inc.

Praxair Canada Inc.

Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCTE)

Procor Ltd. Provincial Lift Truck Research in Motion Limited

The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation Trade-Mark Industrial Inc. Union Gas Limited (Waterloo)

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Awareness Week During the week of October 31 - November 4, 2011 Skills Canada – Ontario and other provincial and territorial offices will be promoting and hosting events to raise awareness of skilled trades and technology careers to educators, students, parents and the general public. This is an opportunity for organizations across Ontario and Canada to get involved in a “hands-on” way to promote events to raise these careers to youth. awareness ... Educators, please mark your calendar to plan activities that will enable your students to explore the many career opportunities available within the skilled trades and technologies. Perhaps by going on a field trip, inviting a trades person into your classroom, and doing some hands-on actives such as: cook a meal, build a tool box, or even construct a geodesic dome. With a variety of sectors within skilled trades and technologies - service, technologies, construction, industrial and motive power there's something for everyone.

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For more information or activity handouts available through Skills Canada – Ontario, please contact Manager of Programs via email at programs@skillsontario.com.

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The Board of Directors and staf f of Skills Canada - Ontario would like to thank our colleagues and friends at Union Gas - A Spectra Energy Company for their generous, in-kind donation of of fice space in both Sudbury and Thunder Bay as well as financial support of the Young Women’s Conference.

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Complimentary class sets of this latest edition have been made available to affiliated schools as a one-time benefit of their affiliation with Skills Canada - Ontario. Schools, employment organizations and individuals are also welcome to purchase Skills Work!® Booklets. Please contact skillsworkbooklets@skillsontario.com to receive rate information and to place your order. • Available in both official languages • Full-colour photographs throughout • Lists Apprenticeable trades in Ontario • FAQs for parents and educators • Small, handy size

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Students, educators and parents appreciate this guidebook’s comprehensive descriptions, which include such useful information as suggested qualifications, typical wages, further resources, and profiles of young people in the field. providing detailed information on more In addition to in-depth career depictions, the than five dozen ® Skills Work! Booklet contains an aptitude quiz, careers across pathways to apprenticeships, and specifics every sector about such programs as the Red Seal designation, an interprovincial standard of excellence for skilled workers that is recognized across Canada.

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What’s Out There? Opportunities in the Skilled Trades and Technologies – Elementary & Secondary Edition For over 10 years Skills Canada – Ontario has been delivering its highly praised Skills Work!® “What’s Out There?” presentation to educate students on the hundreds of career opportunities available in the skilled trades and technologies. Updated annually and the largest outreach program in Skills Canada – Ontario’s line-up, the presentation program reached over 98,000 senior elementary and secondary students last year and is available in both official languages.

Using an interactive, multimedia PowerPoint presentation, the program focuses on helping students to understand the “career world” and encourages them to begin exploring their career interests NOW!

• Begin a self exploration by investigating their learning styles and understanding how their current skills and hobbies can transform into fulfilling careers • Explore some of the major trends in the world of skilled trades and technologies and see how these fit into the increasing demand for skilled workers • Discover the benefits of careers in the skilled trades and technologies

an interactive, multimedia PowerPoint presentation

• Learn about the steps to apprenticeship and other routes to enter into a skilled trade including college • Find out about opportunities for students to acquire skills and experiences in elementary and high school • Understand the importance of employability skills in the workplace and how this can easily “make or break” a job opportunity

• Learn how to get started on determining a path that is right for them by providing resources for further exploration Supported by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Skills Canada – Ontario’s presentation program is the perfect complement for all career exploration or development courses. Ensuring that young people across Ontario understand that careers in skilled trades make a great first-choice career option is all in a day’s work for our Liaison Team! If you would like to arrange for a Liaison Officer to bring this informative and interactive program to your school, contact the Manager of Programs via email at programs@skillsontario.com. Schools must be affiliated to receive this complimentary service. To affiliate visit us on-line at www.skillsontario.com This program was made possible by:

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With offices in Kitchener, Ottawa, Peterborough, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto and Woodbridge, our Liaison Officers crisscross the province with the aim of getting students informed and excited about career exploration.

Over the course of the presentation students and teachers have the opportunity to:

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Cardboard Boat Races and Video Challenges The whistle blows and they’re off: cardboard boats of varying descriptions and sizes making their crazy journey to the other side of the pool, their builders madly paddling them for all they’re worth. For those with good designs and a bit of luck, the cardboard vessels not only make it across the length of the pool, they hold the weight of team members as they pile in one by one. For over 18 years Skills Canada – Ontario has been hosting Cardboard Boat Races across Ontario, testing the students’ ability to build a floating structure that will outperform all others in speed and weight challenges. Both elementary and secondary schools participate (on different days), with teams of four provided all the necessary materials to build a boat in two hours’ time. Students must bring their problem-solving, teamwork and design skills as they create a “seaworthy” structure out of two sheets of 4' by 8' corrugated cardboard and duct tape.

Meanwhile, teams of two students each will record their boatbuilding peers’ progress from the construction stage to the races in the pool, as they work to capture the best video of the action. The student videographers then edit and produce a promotional video at their schools. Once submitted, each production is judged by a team of industry professionals at CTV Southwestern Ontario, who volunteer their time to select the winners and provide students with constructive feedback.

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A special thank you to Norampac, Smurfit – Stone Container Canada, L.P., 3M Canada Inc. and Henkle Consumer Adhesives for the very generous in-kind support of these events hosted in 2010-2011, and to the team of volunteers at CTV Southwestern Ontario for the considerable time taken to judge each entry in the Video Challenge.

Note: This program is a benefit of affiliation. For more information on affiliation and this program, and to locate a copy of the guidelines and schedule, visit our website www.skillsontario.com or email cardboard@skillscanada.com.

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The People’s Choice Award This year, Skills Canada – Ontario introduced the People’s Choice Award, in conjunction with the 2010-2011 Secondary Cardboard Boat Race and Video Challenge.

Narrative videos received by competing video challenge teams were posted online at www.youtube.com/skillsontario, allowing students, teachers, friends and family members to go online and vote for their favourites by clicking the “like” button under their preferred videos. At the end of a threeweek period, the video with the most “likes” was declared the winner! In this inaugural year, the winning team was Ashana Singh and Grishma Dabas, from Chinguacousy Secondary School in Brampton, with a tally of 168 votes.

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Soapbox Derby Everyone knows that at Skills Canada – Ontario, we love cardboard! So what better opportunity to use more of this humble (and versatile!) material than at an old-fashioned soapbox derby?

Further information on this new competition will be available to schools in the September 2011 mailing. For complete Derby guidelines, including skeleton car construction rules, please visit the Cardboard Events section of the skillsontario.com website or email cardboard@skillsontario.com

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On April 7, 2011 a pilot event was held at which 11 teams from six schools arrived in Waterloo to complete the outer shells of their racers with cardboard and a good dose of ingenuity. In the afternoon, teams competed in speed, distance, and agility challenges. So successful was the day, that this pilot project has inspired staff to start planning future soap box derbies.

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A 1,000 Big Thank You’s Each year Skills Canada – Ontario enlists the help of over 1,000 volunteers to make our programs and events run smoothly. Without the generous donation of time that our volunteers contribute, we would not be able to bring quality programs to students across Ontario. Our volunteers assist us with everything from organizing and judging contests at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, to packaging our mailings and stuffing our competitor welcome bags.

Skills Canada – Ontario also enlists the help of many volunteers to assist us with day-to-day operations like mail packaging. Each year we send three separate mailing packages out to our affiliated schools, which can be a daunting task when we have roughly 2,000 affiliated schools. Luckily, a handful of Waterloo Region District School Board schools have stepped forward and helped us get these packages out in a timely manner. Special thanks to the student and teacher volunteers at Bluevale Collegiate Institute, Sir. John A. Macdonald Secondary School, and Rosemount Public School for all the hard work they have contributed to our organization over the school year. volunteers are integral Each task is just as important as the next, and to our ability to pull volunteers are integral to our ability to pull everything together everything together as effectively as possible.

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We are continually growing our volunteer base and love to see new faces each year; we invite you to join us in bringing quality competitions and programs to Ontario youth. If you, or someone you know, may be interested in volunteering for future events, please contact us at volunteers@skillsontario.com!

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“Skills Work!® for Women” Networking Dinners Hosted annually in various locations across the province, these events provide high school girls the opportunity to meet and network with tradeswomen who are willing to share their stories and experiences. Throughout the 2010-2011 school year, Networking Dinners were held in thirteen cities. Many thanks to our community partners for their financial support: Guelph

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Mentor Build A Professional Development Workshop for Tradeswomen Each year, over 200 tradeswomen representing a diversity of Following the workshop, participating tradeswomen have skilled careers in the motive power, construction, industrial, the opportunity to mentor high school girls that attend the service and technology sectors volunteer their time to act as Guelph “Skills Work!® for Women” Networking Dinner later that day. mentors to the female students that attend the Young Women’s Programs. The Mentor Build For more information on Mentor Build, please Workshop has evolved as a networking and contact Karen Throupe, Program Manager, at professional development opportunity for karent@skillscanada.com. these dedicated volunteers. volunteers are integral Hosted in partnership with Linamar to our ability to pull Corporation at The Frank Hasenfratz Centre everything together of Excellence in Manufacturing in Guelph, this training workshop invites tradeswomen to bring their passions and experiences to the table as they hone their career-coaching skills.

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Young Women’s Conferences “Think Skills…Think Future” Held annually in conjunction with the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, these award-winning conferences inspire young women to consider apprenticeship and college pathways as they meet positive female role models from various skilled trade and technology backgrounds.

The first day is geared towards girls in grades 7 and 8, while the second day is reserved for female students in grades 9 to 12. Both conferences include a tour of the Career Exploration Showcase and Ontario Technological Skills Competition.

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Many thanks to our sponsors: City of Kitchener, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and Union Gas, A Spectra Energy Company

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Summer Camps Exploring Careers in Skilled Trades and Technologies One Hands-on Activity at a Time Imagine a full week of building, fixing, designing and creating! The “Skills Work!®” Camp is a week-long summer day camp that provides students going into grades 7 and 8 with an opportunity to explore careers in skilled trades and technologies. Located in several communities across the province, the camp runs in partnership with colleges, community volunteers, and organizations that are committed to giving the participants a hands-on experience as they learn about careers in motive power, construction, industry, technology, and services. Throughout the week, campers develop communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills through various activities, workshops and industry tours. It is an experience that not only provides an opportunity for young people to try something new, but also helps to develop their interests before high school and prepare them for their future in the world of work. *Please Note - Locations and dates are subject to change. For more information and online registration, please visit the Skills Canada – Ontario website at www.skillsontario.com or contact Karen Throupe, Program Manager, at karent@skillscanada.com. This program is sponsored by:

2011 Summer Camps include: July 4 - 8 Humber College, Toronto (North Campus) Mohawk College, Stoney Creek (STARRT Institute) Cambrian College, Sudbury Lambton College, Sarnia

July 11 - 15 Mohawk College, Stoney Creek (STARRT Institute) Conestoga College, Kitchener (Waterloo Campus) Collège Boréal, Timmins

New for 2011! The “Skills Work!®” Summer Camp Program teams up with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade’s Youth Entrepreneur Partnerships Program.

This new camp component will feature an introduction to entrepreneurship. In collaboration with college instructors and mentors from industry, students will be introduced to the concept of turning their interest, passion and skills into selfemployment. They will hear real-life stories, participate in hands-on workshops and tour the workplaces of trades people that have pursued the route of starting their own business.

July 18 - 22 Conestoga College, Kitchener (Doon Campus) Centennial College, Toronto (Ashtonbee Campus) Northern College, Timmins Fleming College, Peterborough

July 25 - 29 Conestoga College, Kitchener (Doon Campus) Fleming College, Peterborough Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie Confederation College, Thunder Bay Georgian College, Barrie (Aboriginal Focus)

August 8 - 12 St. Lawrence College, Kingston Fanshawe College, London Linamar, Guelph (All Girls Camp)

• Beausoleil First Nation Education Authority • Ogemawahj Tribal Council • Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie • Industrial Accident Prevention Association, London • Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative • Home Depot, Sarnia We would like to recognize the following organizations that provided sponsorship and/or additional community support for the 2010 camp season: • Hydro-One

• TV Cogeco, Sarnia • Local 27 Carpenters’ Training Centre, Woodbridge • Build it Yourself Learning Centre, Toronto • Ontario Industrial and Finishing Skills Centre, Toronto

• Ministry of Education

• Artistic Impressions Landscaping, Toronto

• Service Canada

• Dynamic Earth/Science North, Sudbury

• Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board

• CBC Radio, Sudbury

• Conestoga College, Kitchener

• CBC Radio, Thunder Bay

• Centennial College, Toronto

• Union Gas, Thunder Bay

• Humber College, Toronto/North Campus • The Toronto District School Board

• Goldcorp Inc. / Porcupine Joint Venture Mine Tour, Timmins

• Fleming College, Peterborough

• Bristol Speedway, Timmins

• Lambton College, Sarnia

• Rooftop Gardens and Seasoned Spoon Café, Peterborough

• Union Gas

• Canadian Canoe Museum, Peterborough

• Mohawk College, Stoney Creek

• McLaughlin Woodworking Museum, Kingston

• Cambrian College, Sudbury

• Brookfield Wind Operations, Sault Ste Marie

• Fanshawe College, London

• Canweld, Sarnia

• Collège Boréal, Timmins • Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario • Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières • Confederation College, Thunder Bay • St. Lawrence College, Kingston • Georgian College, Barrie, Midland and Owen Sound Campuses

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“Skills Work! ” Camp Exploring Careers in Skilled Trades and Technologies One Hands-On Activity at a Time

Week-long summer day camp for students entering grade 7 & 8

For information and on-line registration visit www.skillsontario.com

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Celebration Gala “Building Futures, One Dream at a Time” Thanks to our many generous sponsors, supporters and donors, this year’s Skills Canada – Ontario “Building Futures, One Dream at a Time” Celebration Gala was a resounding success with over $25,000 raised for the Skills Canada – Ontario Bursary. These funds provide financial assistance to Team Ontario competitors who are advancing from the OTSC to the Canadian Skills Competition. In addition, the Bursary assists students who may not otherwise be able to participate in our programs where cost is a prohibitive factor. This year’s gala took place at beautiful St. George Hall in Waterloo. The evening began with renewing old This year, we were delighted to have with us Astrid Woerner acquaintances and meeting new ones, as guests perused the Kropp, Klaus Woerner’s daughter, who, along with the live auction items and kept a close eye on their Honourable John Milloy, Minister of Training, silent auction bids. Staff were charged and Colleges and Universities, presented the ready to boost the bursary as the competition awards. The inductees are highlighted staff, selling tickets for our wheelbarrow of individually in the program on page 83. For wine, faced off against the liaison staff, selling more information on this award, along with its proceeds support the “Lobster for Eight”, to see who could raise nomination criteria and procedure, please visit Skills Canada more money. For the first time we had a “Take www.skillsontario.com. Ontario Bursary the Cake” Event, which featured stunning cakes from bakers hoping to win the People’s Choice Award. The live auction added some additional excitement, as one of the evening’s inductees, Ken Mercer of Mohawk College, took on the role of auctioneer extraordinaire.

Thank you to our Celebration Gala 2011 Sponsors:

A four-course sit-down dinner began and our emcee for the evening, Mark Paine of KFun, kept things moving along with style and humour. Peter McCutcheon, one of Canada’s original Four Tenors, provided entertainment during the evening. During the program, six outstanding individuals were inducted into the Klaus Woerner Skilled Trades Hall of Fame.

Additional thanks to our Celebration Gala 2011 Supporters:

Mark your calendars to join us for the next “Building Futures, One Dream at a Time” Celebration Gala, taking place March 9, 2012.

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Brenda Meyer of KidsLINK, winner of the People’s Choice Award We would also like to acknowledge the many businesses, organizations and individuals who graciously contributed to our Silent and Live Auctions.

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Skilled Trades Hall of Fame Skills Canada - Ontario inducted six individuals this year to the Klaus Woerner Skilled Trades Hall of Fame. This award is presented annually in memory of Klaus Woerner, founder of ATS Automation Tooling Systems, and recognizes people who have made significant contributions to the advancement of skilled trades and technologies. The inductees have been nominated by their colleagues, their peers and community leaders.

The 2011 Hall of Fame Inductees: Aldo Cianfrini, Education Officer, Ministry of Education Clarke Hurley, Training Director IBEW Local 105 Ken Mercer, Professor, Mohawk College Kevin Graham, Consultant, Technology & Experiential Learning, District School Board of Niagara Norm Fenton, Dean, Durham College Dr. Charles Craig, President and CEO, Craig Reading Assoc.

Brian Mullen, Clarke Hurley, Aldo Cianfrini, Kevin Graham, Gail Smyth, John Milloy, Astrid Woerner Kropp, Dr. Charles Craig, Norm Fenton, and Ken Mercer

Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of skilled trades and technologies? Perhaps an outstanding journeyperson, a leader in technical education at the college or apprenticeship level, a Skills Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ontario alumnus who has excelled in their field, or an individual or corporation who has led in providing apprenticeship opportunities? Nominations will open on September 1, 2011 with a deadline of January 13, 2012. For additional information and an on-line nomination form, please visit www.skillsontario.com.

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Dick Hopkins Award In a technological world, there is nothing more important than ensuring that the next generation is well prepared to survive and thrive, into the future. This requires dedicated enthusiastic and motivated technology teachers. It requires teachers who care, who can inspire students and who excel in teaching technology. Dick Hopkins was such a teacher. Dick Hopkins was a technology educator at Napanee and Syndenham high schools and Queen’s University Faculty of Education. He exemplified the energy and enthusiasm of a great teacher who inspired a generation of colleagues. A hard-working technology educator, Dick continually asked his students to push the envelope in order to do great things. He was a champion of community-based projects, such as a motorized bed for bedridden patients at a local hospital. Dick was also a champion of skills competitions, encouraging his students to challenge themselves by showcasing their talents to the community and to the world. He vigorously promoted the skilled trades as career choices for his students.

Congratulations to all of the 2011 nominees for inspiring their students to pursue their passions and for setting such high standards. Dick Hopkins Award 2011 Distinguished recipients:

Ray Morrison Bluewater District School Board

Cheryl Lovell Greater Essex County District School Board.

Nomination forms for the 2012 Dick Hopkins Award for Excellence in Technological Education may be found at www.skillsontario.com.

Dick Hopkins passed away suddenly in October 2002. In honour and remembrance of our friend and colleague, the Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCTE) and Skills Canada - Ontario have initiated an annual award of excellence for an outstanding technological educator in Dick’s name.

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Glenn Beatty Award As a tribute to Glenn, Skills Canada – Ontario presents the Glenn Beatty Award annually to a volunteer who embodies the dedication and passion for Skills Canada – Ontario that Glenn had.

Grateful for the opportunity given to him and the impact that it had on his life, Glenn returned to Skills Canada – Ontario in 1998 as a volunteer. Tragically, in January of 1999 we lost Glenn in a motor vehicle accident, leaving a tremendous void in the organization, the community and to all those who knew him. 2011 Skills Canada - Ontario

Glenn Beatty Award 2011 Distinguished recipient:

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Glenn Beatty was a participant in the CAD, CAM, CNC contests and gold-medal winner in the 1997 Ontario Technological Skills Competition. He then progressed to the Canadian Skills Competition held in Red Deer, Alberta for another gold-medal performance that same year. Following his outstanding performance at both the provincial and national level, Glenn was hired by ATS Automation Tooling Systems in Cambridge, Ontario.

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Navistar Canada has been a proud sponsor of Skills Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ontario and the Truck & Coach Contest at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition for the past 5 years. Navistar Canada supports the truck industry through our ITEP program at Conestoga College by providing dedicated training on our products to the next generation Truck & Coach Technician. For more information log into Conestogaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

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School Board Award of Distinction The Skills Work!® School Board Award of Distinction is presented to the School Board that shows dedication to the promotion of skilled trades and technology careers through results at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC). Secondary students competing at the OTSC will represent their school board within their contest area. Each competitor in the top ten ranking and scoring over 60% will receive points that will go towards their school board’s score. The school board with the highest score after all contests have been considered, will be presented this award.

Receiving this award is a sign of a school board’s continued commitment to supporting students interested in pursuing a wide range of careers in the skilled trades and technologies. Hands-on learning is necessary within Ontario to ensure we have a healthy and stable workforce for the future. School boards receiving this award are leading the way to ensure this will happen. Congratulations to the 2010 School Board Award of Distinction Recipient: Waterloo Region DSB

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College Award of Distinction Results from students’ performances at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, volunteerism and involvement in Skills Canada – Ontario events such as the Career Exploration Showcase, Young Women’s initiatives, and Skills Work!® Summer Camps all contribute in determining which College will receive the College Award of Distinction. Congratulations to the 2010 College Award of Distinction Recipient: Conestoga College.

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Colleges across Ontario play a fundamental role in preparing tomorrow’s workforce with the hands-on education required to pursue careers in the skilled trades and technologies. Skills Canada – Ontario wishes to acknowledge a college that has demonstrated their commitment to this initiative, made significant investments to the skilled trades and technologies and strived for excellence in the classroom, shop and competition site, with the College Award of Distinction.

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Board of Director Scholarships The Board of Directors of Skills Canada – Ontario is pleased to award this scholarship each year to students pursuing post-secondary education in technology through a community college program. We encourage educators from across the province to share information on this scholarship with their students.

For full details on eligibility and on-line nomination forms, visit www.skillsontario.com Return completed application for the 2012 school year along with support materials no later than August 12, 2011.

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For full details on eligibility and on-line nomination forms visit www.skillsontario.com Return completed application for the 2012 school year along with support materials no later than August 12, 2011.

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Established by our Board of Directors in 2001, the Skills Canada – Ontario Bursary assists with the travel costs of Ontario competitors who win gold at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition and advance to the national level to represent our province. In 2011, 64 “Team Ontario” students each received $250 to help pay for their journey to Québec City for the 17th Skills Canada National Competition.

Funds from the bursary have also been used to assist students participating in other Skills Canada – Ontario programs where costs may be a prohibitive factor. The bursary is replenished through staff and supporter donations as well as proceeds raised through such annual events as the Celebration Gala and “Beef up the Bursary” barbecue.

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SCHOLARSHIPS If you or your organization are interested in providing funds for a scholarship, please contact Gail Smyth at 1-888-228-5446 ext. 229

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New Scholarships and Awards Skills Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ontario is pleased to announce that a number of new scholarships will be awarded to secondary and postsecondary students during the 2011 Ontario Technological Skills Competition Closing Ceremony. In celebration of excellence achieved by top competitors, financial scholarships have been generously donated by a number of businesses, organizations and an anonymous donor. These donations will provide financial assistance to these exceptional Ontario students - our workforce of tomorrow. The Board of Directors and staff of Skills Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ontario wish to thank all who generously supported these new initiatives. If you or your organization would be interested in establishing a scholarship award to recognize a top competitor at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition please contact Gail Smyth, Executive Director at 519-7499899 ext 229 or email gails@skillscanada.com.

2010 Distinguished Recipient: Peter Coughlin, Durham College - Plumbing

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2010 Distinguished Recipient: Jeremy Nichols, Upper Canada DSB - Job Skill Demonstration

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