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Annual Guide to Programs and Competitions

Union Gas – A Proud Platinum Sponsor of:

Skills Work!

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For Aboriginal Youth

As Canada’s second-largest natural gas utility, we know that skills work. It’s why we are proud to sponsor the Skills Canada - Ontario competition and why we support First Nations and Métis youth as they acquire the education and skills they need to succeed. Supporting the next generation is one way we’re building strong and lasting partnerships with First Nations and Métis communities, and a stronger province for us all.

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Message from

Gail Smyth Executive Director of Skills Canada - Ontario

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pon arriving at RIM Park this year to attend the 2012 Ontario Technological Skills Competition, you will be amazed, once again, at the size and complexity of this event. In order to meet the demand for increased numbers of competitors and visitors, as well as the number of exhibits needed for the Career Exploration Showcase, the competition space has increased to over 370,000 square feet! We have added off-site parking for visitors with complimentary shuttles available throughout both days.

You are encouraged to take advantage of this service.

We are very honoured to be welcoming Colleges Ontario and the presidents of all 24 Community Colleges in Ontario for their first visit as a group to the Ontario Technological Skills Competition. The presidents will enjoy a personalized tour of the competition site, followed by a lunch served by the secondary school competitors in the Restaurant Service contest.

The faces of the many young people highlighted in this program guide tell the true story of Skills Canada – Ontario and the enlightening experiences afforded students who participate in one of our programs or competitions.

The impact of these experiences on their young lives is immeasurable and provides them with the knowledge of the tremendous career opportunities available in skilled trades and technologies.

the competition space has increased to over 370,000 square feet!

In 2010/2011, our Liaison Officers facilitated 1,667 in-school presentations to over 110,000 elementary and secondary school students across Ontario in both English and in French.

And this year, thanks to the support of the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities, the Ministry of Education and Union Gas, we have launched a new Aboriginal Initiatives program.

Working out of new offices in Sault Ste. Marie (Sault College) and London (Fanshawe College), our newest Liaison Officers, Candace and Ashley, have already been hard at work spreading the word about rewarding opportunities in skilled trades and technologies to Aboriginal youth. I look forward to sharing the results of this new program with you throughout 2012/2013.

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A special thank you to sponsors, partners and countless volunteers who help to support our efforts through financial and moral support; sometimes a simple thank you is simply not enough. Thank you to the Board of Directors of Skills Canada – Ontario, under the leadership of Brian Mullen, Board Chair, for your individual leadership, guidance and immense wisdom.

And to the staff members of Skills Canada – Ontario, thank you, individually and collectively, for your dedication, creativity and ingenuity, and for encouraging young people to explore all of their career options, including those in skilled trades or technologies. You are truly making a difference!

Warmest regards,

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

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Message from / de

the Minister / la ministre

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es employeurs en Ontario et de partout au Canada ont de plus en plus besoin de travailleurs hautement qualifiés. Afin d’assurer au Canada un avantage concurrentiel au sein de l’économie mondiale, nous devons disposer d’un marché du travail souple où l’acquisition de nouvelles compétences correspond aux besoins en main-d’œuvre.

Les personnes qui exercent un métier spécialisé sont en demande, et les compétitions axées sur les compétences constituent un moyen exceptionnel d’inciter les jeunes à envisager une carrière intéressante dans un métier, de même que dans les secteurs de la technologie et des services.

La création d’emplois et la croissance économique constituent la priorité absolue de notre gouvernement. Grâce à des subventions, à des crédits d’impôt et au soutien offert pour des programmes de formation, nous encourageons les gens à apprendre et à faire carrière dans des métiers spécialisés.

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mployers in Ontario and across Canada increasingly require highly skilled workers. To secure Canada’s competitive advantage in the global economy, we must enable a flexible labour market that matches skills training to workforce needs.

Skilled trades people are in demand and skills competitions are an exceptional way to inspire young people to explore rewarding careers in the trades, and in technology and service industries.

Our government’s top priority is creating jobs and economic growth.

Through grants, tax credits and support for training programs, we are encouraging apprenticeships and careers in the skilled trades.

Today’s youth are tomorrow’s workforce, so by investing in skills development for young people, we are helping them contribute to Canada’s long-term growth and overall prosperity. That is why we are very proud to support the Ontario Technological Skills Competition.

Les jeunes d’aujourd’hui sont la maind’œuvre de demain; en investissant dans le perfectionnement des compétences chez les jeunes, nous les aidons à contribuer à la croissance à long terme et à la prospérité globale du Canada. Par conséquent, nous sommes très fiers de donner notre appui aux Olympiades ontariennes des compétences technologiques.

L’honorable Diane Finley, C.P., député Ministre des Ressources humaines et du Développement des compétences

The Hon. Diane Finley, P.C., M.P. Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development

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Table of

Contents

Skills Canada - Ontario 1

Message from Gail Smyth

Ontario Technological Skills Competition

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Message from Diane Finley

13 2012 Ontario Technological Skills

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Skills Canada – Ontario Board of Directors

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Where You Can Find Skills Canada - Ontario

Competition 14 2012 OTSC Qualifying

Competitions 17 The 23rd OTSC

Schedule of Events

Message from Peter Braid

11 Message from Glen Murray

19 Career Exploration Showcase 20

Elementary Career Awareness Workshops

25 2012 Contest Index

Programs and Events 69 Skills Canada - Ontario

Publications 71

Skills Work!® What’s Out There?

72 Cardboard Events 75

Young Women’s Initiatives

77 Teaching The Teacher Mentor Build 77 “Think Skills…Think Future”

Young Women’s Conferences 79 Skills Work!® Summer Camps 82

Our Annual Fundraiser Celebration Gala

27 Elementary Technology

Challenges 31 OTSC Contest List

Awards

46 Alumni Recipe - Pickerel Niçoise

83 Klaus Woerner Skilled Trades

55 Job Interview Integration

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Dick Hopkins Award

Winners

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Glenn Beatty Award

CNC Woodworking Contest

87 Award of Excellence

57 Pin & Medal Design Contest 57

Hall of Fame

59 OTSC Closing Ceremony 61 Competing for Ontario on a

National Stage 63 WorldSkills Ontario Success 65 1,000 Big Thank You’s 67 Facility Committee 67 2012 OTSC Facility Sponsors 92 2012 OTSC Partners and

Sponsors

87 Skills Canada – Ontario

Board of Directors Scholarships 87 Apprenticesearch.com

Scholarships 89

College Award of Distinction

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The Skills Work!® School Board Award of Distinction

91 Skills Canada

– Ontario Monetary Awards Thank you to Jennifer Stuber, Rita Davidson and Anita Tomins for providing many of the photographs in this publication

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Skills Canada – Ontario

Board of Directors

Board Chair

Secretary/Treasurer

Director

Mr. Brian Mullen ArcelorMittal Dofasco (retired)

Mr. Brian McKenna Deloitte

Mr. George Nakitsas The Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress

Past Board Chair

Director

Director

Mr. Gary Cronkwright CON*NECT (retired)

Mr. Graham Browne ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Mr. Ian Howcroft Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

1st Vice Chair

Director

Ex-Officio

Ms. Cheryl Jensen Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology

Mr. John Davies Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

Mr. Ian Cunningham Council of Ontario Construction Associations

2nd Vice Chair

Director

Ex-Officio

Mr. Shaun Scott Linamar Corporation

Mr. David H. Green Stratmarc Associates

Mr. Victor Degutis Waterloo Catholic District School Board

Director Mr. Ray Lavender Snap-On Tools Canada Inc.

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WATERLOO

Welcoming the brightest stars of skilled trades and technologies.

HOST OF The Provincial Cardboard Boat Race (WMRC) The Ontario Technological Skills Competition

Proud supporter of Skills Canada–Ontario Image: Vessel by Stephen Cruise, photographed by Jonathan Bielaski

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Where You Can Find

Skills Canada - Ontario Peterborough Office

Kitchener Head 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

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

Sault Ste. Marie Office - Aboriginal Initiatives c/o Sault College 443 Northern Avenue Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 5L3 Tel: 705-759-2554 ext 2540 Fax: 705-759-0175

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 Greater Toronto Area Office

Toronto 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

c/o Humber College 110 Carrier Drive Toronto, Ontario M9W 5R1 Tel: 416-675-6622 ext. 78031 Fax: 416-675-8522

London Office - Aboriginal Initiatives c/o Fanshawe College, Room A1047 1001 Fanshawe College Boulevard P.O. Box 7005 London, Ontario N5Y 5R6 Tel: 519-452-4430 ext 4852 Fax: 519-451-8192

Ottawa Office 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

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

Find Skills Canada-Ontario on:

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Message from / de

Peter Braid Member of Parliament for Kitchener–Waterloo député de Kitchener–Waterloo

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otre communauté a le plaisir d’accueillir, une nouvelle fois cette année, les Olympiades ontariennes des compétences technologiques. Grâce à sa tradition d’excellence en technologie, en recherche et en innovation, KitchenerWaterloo est un endroit idéal pour la tenue de cette manifestation.

Ce concours mettra en évidence les compétences et les capacités de nos jeunes brillants et talentueux. Il incitera des jeunes à 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.

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his 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.

This competition will showcase the skills and abilities of our bright and talented youth. It will also inspire young people to consider rewarding careers in the skilled trades and technology sectors.

As we build the economy of the future, these skills will make an ever increasing contribution to Canada’s competitiveness, prosperity and advancement.

I wish all competitors the best of luck, and I look forward to seeing many of the competitions.

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

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Peter Braid, M.P.

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It may be hard to see at first,

but your job is out there.

We’ll help you find it with a wide range of employment and training options that fit your interests.

Whether it’s job training skills or employer networking opportunities, Employment Ontario is here to help make sure your search ends with success.

ontario.ca/employmentontario • 1-800-387-5656 • TTY 1-866-768-1157

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Paid for by the Government of Ontario

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Message from / de

Glen Murray Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Ministère de la Formation et des Collèges et Universités

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u nom du ministère de la Formation et des Collèges et Universités, j’ai le plaisir d’adresser mes salutations cordiales aux participantes et participants aux Olympiades ontariennes des compétences technologiques de 2012.

Les perspectives d’emploi dans les métiers spécialisés n’ont jamais été aussi bonnes.

En effet, l’Ontario a besoin de plus de travailleurs hautement qualifiés pour combler les besoins d’un marché du travail de plus en plus complexe et concurrentiel.

Nous faisons notre part pour aider.

Notre gouvernement accroît la capacité de l’Ontario à former et à perfectionner sa main-d’œuvre grâce à plusieurs programmes, dont le Programme apprentissage-diplôme et le Programme de préapprentissage.

Notre crédit d’impôt pour la formation en apprentissage destiné aux employeurs est le crédit d’impôt le plus généreux en son genre au Canada, et les subventions que nous accordons aux apprentis et employeurs ont augmenté le soutien à la formation en apprentissage.

Ces investissements témoignent de l’importance des Olympiades. Les participants venus de toute la province feront la démonstration de leurs talents et se mesureront les uns aux autres, mettant en valeur l’excellente qualité et la diversité des métiers spécialisés en Ontario.

J’aimerais souhaiter à toutes et à tous beaucoup de succès aux compétitions respectives et dans la poursuite de leur carrière au sein de cet important secteur de l’économie de l’Ontario.

Le ministre,

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n behalf of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, I am pleased to extend my greetings to the participants at the 2012 Ontario Technological Skills Competition.

Job prospects in the skilled trades have never been better. Ontario requires more highly trained workers to meet the needs of an increasingly complex and competitive workplace.

We’re doing our part to help. Our government is increasing Ontario’s capacity to train and upgrade our workforce with a number of programs, including Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Training.

Our Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit for employers is the most generous tax credit of its kind in Canada, and our grants to successful apprentices and employers have increased support for apprentices in training.

These investments show why this skills competition is so important.

Participants will demonstrate their talents and compete against others from across the province – showcasing the excellent quality and variety of skilled trades in Ontario.

I would like to wish everyone success in their competitions, and in pursuing a career in this important part of Ontario’s economy.

Sincerely,

Glen Murray, Minister

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he Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC) is the largest skilled trades competition in Canada. More than 1,900 student competitors from across Ontario vie for medals in 63 diverse contest areas, as a crowd of 30,000 captivated visitors cheer them on.

The OTSC offers a unique opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills and their enthusiasm for their career choices to educators, family and friends.

The thousands of student spectators who are just beginning their selection process for a career path, witness the talent and dedication of those competing and are inspired to think “wow, that is what I want to do!”

The OTSC also offers students many additional resources and insights into post-secondary options through the Career Exploration Showcase, Elementary Career Awareness Workshops, and Young Women’s Conferences. All of these components of the OTSC 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 information they need to start on the path towards a successful career in the skilled trades and technologies.

As a not-for-profit organization, Skills Canada – Ontario relies on the support of an army of volunteers to make the OTSC a reality. Hundreds of individuals from industry, education and the community at large work countless hours to set up 370,000 sq. feet of competition and exhibit space, secure judges and suppliers, chair the contests, take down the show, and counsel the “Team Ontario” members who have advanced to the national competition.

a unique opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills and their enthusiasm for their career choices

Local and provincial partners in industry, government, labour and education donate their time as well as over $5M worth of tools, equipment, material and supplies to the competition.

With so many skilled trades featured at the OTSC, the opportunity for students 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 world-class event, please contact Barry Harrison, Competition Manager at barryh@skillscanada.com.

We look forward to having you join us at the next OTSC May 6 - 8, 2013!

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2012 OTSC

Qualifying Competitions

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ualifying Competitions were introduced in 2005 in order to assist both Skills Canada – Ontario and school boards across the province in narrowing down their rosters of eligible competitors for the OTSC. In 2012, Qualifying Competitions took place simultaneously at seven colleges on Saturday, April 14.

In order to compete at the 2012 OTSC in any of the following high-demand contests, secondary-level students were first required to earn their eligibility in their area of expertise by taking part in a Qualifying Competition Contest: • 2D Character Animation (Team of 2) • Carpentry-Individual • Culinary Arts • Small Powered Equipment • TV Video Production (Team of 2)

• Welding

The top three school boards in each contest from each Qualifying Competition location were eligible to advance to the 2012 Ontario Technological Skills Competition. top three school boards in each contest from each Qualifying Competition location were eligible to advance to the OTSC

The Qualifying Competitions are currently held at seven partnering Ontario colleges.

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 for this competition.

Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology College contacts – Barry Bousfield and Ryan Drouin

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. Skills Canada – Ontario would like to thank the host colleges listed below for their support and the use of their facilities. We are also grateful to OTSC Technical Committee Members, Alexi Balian (2D Character Animation) and Steve Benns (Culinary Arts), and the following individuals for lending their time, dedication and expertise to the 2012 Qualifying Competitions:

Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology

Carpentry-Individual – Jill Rydall

College contacts – John Kantola, Cristal Leochko and

Judy Atkinson

Culinary Arts – Derek Lawday

2D Character Animation – Richard Riddell

Small Powered Equipment – Dennis Gaudreault

Carpentry-Individual – Todd Henry

TV Video Production – Yura Monestime

Culinary Arts – Shane Warwick

Welding – Pierre Beaudoin

Small Powered Equipment – Robert Haichuck

2D Character Animation – Phil Cowcill

TV Video Production – Michele Mcmanus Welding – Jim Dyson

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Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning College contact – Tina Antunes 2D Character Animation – James Cullin Carpentry-Individual – Harry Chang Culinary Arts – Patrick Secord Small Powered Equipment – Michael Rankin TV Video Production – Jamie Sheridan Welding – Robert Smith

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology College contact – Sharon Dale 2D Character Animation – Darryl Bedford Carpentry-Individual – Steve Laing and Rob Murison

St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts and Technology

Culinary Arts – Tracy Jones Small Powered Equipment – Blaine Young

College contacts – Russ Phin and Kelly Take

TV Video Production – Greg Latham

2D Character Animation – Donna Graves

Welding – Randy Sweetzir

Carpentry-Individual – Scott Woodall Culinary Arts – Richard Hendy Small Powered Equipment – Lyle Young TV Video Production – Jennifer Lauten

Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology College contact – Christopher Treschak 2D Character Animation – Scott McCrindle and Rui Albino Carpentry-Individual – Kim Woodman Culinary Arts – Michael Bakogeorge Small Powered Equipment – Rob Davidson TV Video Production – Nick Mirka

Welding – Ray West

Skills Canada – Ontario also thanks Toon Boom Animation Inc. for their donation of software to the 2D Character Animation contest.

The 2013 Qualifying Competitions will be held on April 20. For more information please contact ontario@skillscanada.com

Welding – Phil LeBoeuf and Bob Denison

APPLIED DREAMS.

Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology College contact – Shauna Tuyp 2D Character Animation – Roberto Acosta Carpentry-Individual – Don Webb Culinary Arts – Peter Blakeman Small Powered Equipment – Tim McLeod TV Video Production – Anthony Savoia Welding – Mike Nicholas 2012 Skills Canada - Ontario

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The 23rd OTSC

Schedule of Events

Monday, April 30

Elementary Technology Activity 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 Career Awareness 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 More than 200 female secondary students participate in hands-on activities, develop networking skills, and learn about skilled trades and technology careers from female mentors at the Holiday Inn Kitchener.

9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Career Exploration Showcase Over 60 exhibitors provide interactive displays that promote careers in the skilled trades and technologies.

Tuesday, May 1

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

Competitor Sign-in at each of the contest sites.

7:00 am – 7:30 am

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ontario Technological Skills Competition 1,900 students compete in over 60 skilled trades and technology contest areas.

8:15 am – 10:00 am

OTSC Competition Breakfast & Tour Hosted by Vice Chair, Cheryl Jensen Guest Speakers: TBA Regal Room, RIM Park. By Invitation Only.

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Grades 9 - 12 “Think Skills…Think Future!” Young Women’s Conference More than 200 female secondary students participate in hands-on activities, develop networking skills, and learn about skilled trades and technology careers from female mentors at the Holiday Inn Kitchener.

9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Career Exploration Showcase Over 60 exhibitors provide interactive displays that promote careers in the skilled trades and technologies.

Wednesday, May 2

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 (gold medal-winners) follows immediately afterward, Hauser Haus, WMRC

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Career

Exploration Showcase

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he Career Exploration Showcase, featuring 60 hands-on, engaging exhibits, has been held in conjunction with the Ontario Technological Skills Competition since 1990.

interests and aptitudes with real career opportunities. Students, educators, parents, industry professionals and the general public are encouraged to visit all of our interactive booths throughout the two-day show.

This interactive tradeshow-style showcase allows students to explore careers available within the skilled trades and technologies in a way they are sure to remember. Exhibitors are encouraged to create a hands-on activity that demonstrates an aspect of the skilled trades and that connects the students’

The exhibits in the 2012 Career Exploration Showcase are chosen to represent the five major sectors of the Skilled Trades and Technologies: Construction, Motive Power, Industrial, Service and Technologies.

For more information on visiting this free public event, or becoming involved as an exhibitor in 2013, please contact Brieanna Holm at brieannah@ skillscanada.com.

Enjoy the show!

2012 Career Exploration Showcase Exhibitors: AG Careers AABO (Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario) Algonquin College Alliance of Ontario Food Processors Apprenticesearch.com Cambrian College Canadian Beauty College - Mississauga Canadian Standards Association Canadian Welding Bureau/ Miller Electric Canadore College CCIF Skills Program Centennial College Cimetrix Solutions Inc CLAC (Christian Labour Association of Canada) Collège Boréal Conestoga College Confederation College CSTEC (Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress) Durham College ECAO/IBEW (The Electrical Contractors

Association of Ontario & the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Fanshawe College Fleming College General International Mfg. (Co.) Ltd. George Brown College Georgian College HRAI (Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Institute) Humber College iDesign Solutions Inc. Infrastructure Health & Safety Assoc.

Ironworkers Local 736 Lambton College Lennox Service Experts Canada Linamar Corporation Loyalist College Merit Ontario Merlan Scientific Miller Electric Milwaukee Electric Tool Canada Inc. Mohawk College MTCU (Ministry of Training Colleges & Universities) 2012 Skills Canada - Ontario

Niagara College Northern College OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists) OMTC (Ontario Masonry Training Centre) Ontario College Application Services (Ontariocolleges.ca) OMA (Ontario Mining Association) Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute Rockwell Automation Seneca College Sheridan College Solar Photovoltaic Expo sponsored by ECAO/IBEW St. Clair College St. Lawrence College STARRT Institute - Mohawk College Stratford Chefs School Studica Toromont CAT Trade Up for Success

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Elementary Career

Awareness Workshops

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ed by skilled trade professionals, teachers, college professors, and industry advocates, more than three-dozen hands-on workshops are offered exclusively for grade 7-8 level students during the OTSC. These comprehensive and fun sessions increase students’ awareness of the many career

opportunities that exist in all sectors of the skilled trades and technologies. increase students’ awareness of the many career opportunities that exist in all sectors of the skilled trades and technologies

Thank you to our 2012 Elementary Career Awareness Workshop supporters:

In addition to exploring workplace safety, students can try their hand at a wide variety of activities, including changing a tire, threading a pipe, creating a floral display, laying some brick, connecting wires, planting a garden and conducting dozens of experiments in energy, engineering and flight.

Electricity – Power to the People!

Architectural House Design

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

provided by: Acton High School, Halton District School Board

Electronic Time Machine

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

provided by: Mohawk College

Electronics provided by: Conestoga College

Automotive Service provided by: Centennial College, School of Transportation

Big Bolts provided by: Centennial College

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

Confined Space and Safety provided by: Safety Scope 2011

Creative Culinary - Working with Cheese! provided by: Liaison College of Culinary Art

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

Industrial Mechanic Millwright provided by: Sheridan College

Lean Manufacturing provided by: Procor Ltd.

Learn to Build with Brick provided by: Ontario Masonry Training Centre and Conestoga College

Logo Creation provided by: St. Clair College

Lowe’s and Valspar Drywall and Paint provided by: Lowe’s

Milwaukee’s Tool Centre

Exploring Heating Technology

provided by: Milwaukee Electric Tools

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

Minerals, Metals & Mining provided by: Ontario Mining Association

Mohawk Community Builder’s Bird House

Exploring Refrigeration

provided by: Mohawk College

provided by: Joint Training Apprenticeship Council

Nail Art

Fashion Design provided by: Toronto Catholic District School BoardCardinal Newman High School

provided by: St. Lawrence College

Paving Stone

Floristry

provided by: Permacon Group

provided by: Conestoga College

Piping Skills

From Cow to Cone

provided by: Steamfitters, Welders and Plumbers Local 527

provided by: Alliance of Ontario Food Processors and Institute of Food Processing Technology

Snap Shot

Home Grown Harvest provided by: EcoSource

provided by: Jennifer Stuber Photography

Summer in Smallywood provided by: Centre for Skills Development and Training

Introduction to Pneumatics provided by: Festo Inc.

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Good luck to all competitors in the 2012 Ontario Technological Skills Competition Confederation College – Ontario Technological Skills Competition Qualifying Location For more information about our programs, please call (807) 475-6110.

• Construction Techniques

• Mechanical Techniques: Multi-Skilling

• Civil Engineering Technology

• Mining Techniques

• Electrical Engineering Technology – Computer Control

• Motive Power Techniques: Automotive

• Electronics Engineering Technician – Computers

• Motive Power Techniques: Heavy Equipment

• Environmental Technician

• Power Engineering Technician

• Instrumentation Engineering Technician

• Pre-Technology

• Architectural Technology

• Welding Techniques

• Forest Ecosystem Management Technician Visit us at www.confederationc.on.ca

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Take Animation to the Next Level; Create, Craft, Collaborate, Convey provided by: Toon Boom Animation

Truck & Coach provided by: Carrier Centers

Union Gas Meter Set Up & Pipe Fitting provided by: Union Gas – A Spectra Energy Company

Urban Garden – Grow Your Food and Career provided by: The Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association and AGCAREERS.COM

Welding

A thank you to those not listed above that came on board after this publication’s print cut-off date.

provided by: Miller, Hobart Brothers

Wind & Solar 101 provided by: TREC Kids’ World of Energy

Workplace Safety provided by: Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

Note: In order to participate in the Workshops, schools must be affiliated. Affiliated elementary schools may register up to two groups of 20 students to participate in either the morning or afternoon session. The date for next year’s Elementary Workshops is Monday May 6, 2013. For more information please contact the Manager of Programs by email at programs@skillsontario.com.

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Contest Index

Sector Contest

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Sector Contest

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2D Character Animation (Teams of 2) . . . . . . . . . . 51

Landscape Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

3D Character Animation (Teams of 2) . . . . . . . . . . 51

Landscape Gardening (Teams of 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Aesthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Mechanical CAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Aircraft Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Mechatronics (Teams of 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Architectural Technology and Design . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Auto Collision Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Auto Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Auto Service Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Precision Machining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Automation and Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Prepared Speech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Baking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Refrigeration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Brick Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Restaurant Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Cabinetmaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Robotics (Teams of 4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Carpentry - Individual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Sheet Metal Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Carpentry (Teams of 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Small Powered Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

CNC Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Truck and Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Computer Aided Manufacturing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

TV & Video Production (Teams of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Culinary Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Virtual Robotics (Teams of 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Electrical Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Web Site Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Welding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Floristry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Geographic Information Systems (Teams of 2) . . . 51

Graphic Design – Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Fashion Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Pin & Medal Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Workplace Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Sector Challenge

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Character Animation Challenge Grades 4 - 6 and Grades 7 - 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Graphic Design – Studio Production . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Construction Challenge, Grades 7 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Hairstyling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Green Energy Challenge, Grades 7 - 8. . . . . . . . . . . 27

Heating Systems Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Health and Safety Challenge, Grades 7 - 8. . . . . . . . 27

Heavy Equipment Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Home & Team Building (Teams of 4). . . . . . . . . . . 35

LEGO™ Mechanics Challenge Grades 4 - 6 and Grades 7 - 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Industrial Mechanic Millwright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

IT - Office Software Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

LEGO™ Robotics Challenge Grades 4 - 6 and Grades 7 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

IT Network Systems Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Job Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Technology Challenge Grades 4 - 6 and Grades 7 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Job Skill Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

TV/Video Production Challenge, Grades 7 - 8. . . . 29

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ach 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, problem-solving, time management, teamwork and leadership as they work through their Challenge.

At the 2012 OTSC, elementary students will be competing in the following areas:

Green Energy Challenge, Grades 7 - 8 Teams of four (4) will design and construct a green energy project. Teams will be judged on the measurable components (speed, temperature, etc.) of the project as well as teamwork, quality of construction and safety.

Tech Chairs Peter Horvath and Julian Muir

Character Animation Challenge, Grades 4 - 6 and Grades 7 - 8 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 of four (4) are judged not only on the finished product, but also on their sketches and storyboards.

Suppliers

Conestoga College and Studica Inc.

Tech Chair

Alexi Balian, Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School

Construction Challenge, Grades 7 - 8 Teams of four (4) must design and create a structure (e.g. a model house) with the limited amount of materials supplied.

Teams will be judged on a number of criteria including design, teamwork, attention to cleanliness and leadership, in addition to how closely the structure meets the challenge criteria. Skills tested include use and knowledge of adhesives and bonding, and the principles of green technology, structure and rigidity.

Suppliers

Mohawk College and Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd.

Tech Chair

Brad MacDonald, Mohawk College

Health and Safety Challenge, Grades 7 - 8 Teams of two (2) are required to conduct a workplace health and safety inspection of a mock workplace and document the hazards found. The team also delivers a prepared health and safety presentation. This challenge helps build the students’ health and safety knowledge, ability to work as a team, literacy, vocabulary and presentation skills.

Suppliers

Bauman Manufacturing Limited, Kat Farms, Meshwear Technologies Inc., Starward Homes, and Nova Scotia Community College

Tech Chair

Mary Wilson, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

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Technology Challenge, Grades 4 - 6 This unique activity builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in the science and technology curriculum. The focus of the challenge will have student teams of four (4) designing, constructing and communicating in a collaborative environment to develop a device drawn from a situation. Some design parameters will be set. The situation will be open-ended so that students will have the opportunity to use a design process and cross a variety of strands from the curriculum.

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

Technology Challenge, Grades 7 - 8

LEGO™ Mechanics Challenge, Grades 4 - 6 and Grades 7 - 8 Students will be presented with a problem-solving situation.

Using the contents in the LEGO™ kits provided, the teams of four (4) will design, construct and present their solution. The problem situation will be consistent with the expectations from the Ontario science and technology curriculum for each division.

Supplier

Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)

Tech Chair

Christopher van Dop

Teams of four (4) senior elementary students must apply their knowledge of science and technology in order to solve a problem. This Challenge calls upon the following knowledge and skills: pulleys and gears, forces acting on structures, motion, energy and control in electricity, mechanisms, and matter and materials.

Tech Chair

Dave Graves, President, OCTE

TV/Video Production Challenge, Grades 7 - 8

LEGO™ Robotics Challenge, Grades 4 - 6 Teams of four (4) students will 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 three challenges, team portfolio, programming knowledge, safety, presentation, teamwork and professionalism.

Suppliers

Conestoga College and Spectrum Educational Supplies

Tech Chair

Kristin Mogg, Spectrum Educational Supplies

Teams of two (2) competitors are required to produce a 2 - 3 minute informational/promotional video on the theme stated 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

Spencer Clark

LEGO™ Robotics Challenge, Grades 7 - 8 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, teamwork and professionalism.

Suppliers

Conestoga College and ATS Automation Tooling Systems

Tech Chair

Joshua Schell and Simon Grubb, ATS Automation Tooling Systems 2012 Skills Canada - 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.

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.

Suppliers

Canadian Concrete Masonry Products Association, Cement Association of Canada, and Ontario Masonry Training Centre

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

Conestoga College

Suppliers

Cimetrix Solutions Inc., and Studica Inc.

Tech Chairs Norbert Axtmann, Acton District High School and David Wray

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.

Automation and Control (formerly known as 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

General International Mfg (Co) Ltd.

Suppliers

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

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

Rockwell Automation Canada Inc.

Suppliers

Elmira District Secondary School, Fluke Electronics Canada and Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd.

Tech Chairs John Sousa, Rockwell Automation Canada Inc., David Pope, Jacob Hespeler Secondary School, Randy Dyck and Ron Fletcher, Elmira District Secondary School

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ElEctRical tEchniquES Learn the power that powers the world. The Electrical Techniques program at Humber is a one-year certificate designed to introduce prospective electricians to the trade.

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Electrical Wiring 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

Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario/ International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Suppliers

Eaton Yale Ltd., Greenlee, Legrand Canada, Independent Electrical Supply, Leviton Manufacturing of Canada, Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd., Nedco Electrical Supply and Osso Electrical Supply

Tech Chairs Wayne Lawrence, IBEW Local 353, Corina Hicks, IBEW Local 804, Clarke Hurley, IBEW Local 105 and Patty Demonte, IBEW Construction Council of Ontario

Carpentry - Individual Competitors may be asked to interpret detailed drawings typical in residential construction, as they safely and accurately measure, lay out and assemble framing systems such as floors, walls and roofs. Competitors will also be evaluated on their skills in installing wall openings, sheathing, decks, stairs and trim.

Sponsor

Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd.

Supplier

General International Mfg (Co) Ltd.

Tech Chairs Daniel Brigham, Algonquin College and Herb Grootenboer

Carpentry (Teams of 2) 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.

Sponsor

Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd.

Supplier

Mohawk College

Tech Chairs Jeff Acciaccaferro and Brad MacDonald, Mohawk College

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Heating Systems Technician

Landscape Design

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.

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.

Sponsor

Lennox Inc.

Suppliers

Canco Heating and Air Conditioning, Fluke Electronics Canada, Lewington Agencies Ltd. and White-Rodgers/Emerson Climate Technologies

Tech Chairs Brad Mavin, Conestogo Mechanical Inc., Dick Thomas, AtlasCare

Sponsor

DynaSCAPE Software

Suppliers

Conestoga College

Tech Chair

Len Hordyk, DynaSCAPE Software

Landscape Gardening (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.

Home & Team Building (Teams of 4) 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.

Sponsor

Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd.

Suppliers

Electrozad Supply Company Limited, Lowe’s, Hubbell Canada, International Plowing Match, Noble Trade, Patton Brothers Plumbing and Stephenson’s Rental Services Inc.

Sponsors Permacon Suppliers

Connon Nurseries/Neil Vanderkruk Holdings Inc., Gelderman Landscaping, Lowe’s, STIHL, Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Assoc., Preston Sand & Gravel, Trade-Mark Industrial Inc., and Stephenson’s Rental Services Inc.

Tech Chairs Jason Hinkley, Gelderman Landscaping, Robert Tester, TNT Property Maintenance, Shane Jones, Bendale Business & Technological Institute, and Allan Nason, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School

Tech Chairs Jim Leslie, Fanshawe College

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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

Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd., Praxair Canada Inc., IPEX Inc., Noble Trade, RIDGID and UA Canada

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

Graphic Design - Presentation 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.

Tech Chair

Cameron Mackay, icontact design + creative services

Job Interview Competitors will apply to a job by submitting a targeted résumé 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 Skills Canada National Competition. Each competitor has up to 30 minutes for the demonstration.

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Refrigeration 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, KeepRite Refrigeration and J.T.A.C. (Joint Training and Apprenticeship Committee)/Local 787

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

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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.

Tech Chair

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.

Suppliers

Tech Chair

Bauman Manufacturing Limited, Kat Farms, MeshWear Technologies Inc., Starward Homes, and Nova Scotia Community College Mary Wilson, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

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.

Sponsor

In-House Solutions Inc.

Supplier

Conestoga College

Tech Chairs Kim Faustini and Mariana Lendel, In-House Solutions 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, George Brown College and Mohawk College

Tech Chairs Craig Brazil, Sheridan College and Don Davison, Conestoga College, and Richard Dupp, Mohawk College

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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

Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board

Tech Chair

Bob Tone, Tech On Eh!

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.

Mechatronics (Teams of 2)

Suppliers

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.

Sponsor

George Brown College, Mohawk College, and Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd.

Tech Chairs Larry Mailloux, George Brown College and Lawrence Oudekerk, Fanshawe College

Festo Inc.

Tech Chairs Greg James, Colin Middleton, and Frédérique Morel, Festo Inc.

Mechanical CAD The Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting contest evaluates a contestant’s knowledge of mechanical design and drafting standards by applying CAD software to solve typical mechanical engineering problems.

Suppliers

Cimetrix Solutions Inc., Conestoga College and Studica Inc.

Tech Chair

Fred Fulkerson, Conestoga College

Welding

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.

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.

Sponsor

Sheridan College

Sponsors

Miller Electric and Praxair Canada Inc.

Supplier

AGO Industries and Conestoga College

Suppliers

AGO Industries, Astron Specialty Metals, Chrima Iron Work Ltd., Henlex Smoke Extraction and Husky Farm Equipment Limited

Tech Chairs Jeff Oskam and Andrew Kingsmill, Conestoga College

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You want a job that’s well-paid and skills that are in demand.

Sheridan College offers skilled trades programs that provide the skills Ontario industry needs and a credential that employers respect.

Take the first step towards a great career at Sheridan.

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For full details on these programs, visit skilledtrades.sheridancollege.ca

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Aircraft Maintenance Today’s modern Aircraft Maintenance Technicians require significant knowledge and skills in order to maintain the safety of all types of aircraft. Competitors will demonstrate a sampling of the knowledge and skills required to maintain and troubleshoot aircraft, aircraft engines and aircraft systems.

Suppliers

Centennial College and Canadore College

Tech Chair

Bernie Wurster

Auto Collision Repair 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.

Sponsor

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada

Suppliers

3M Canada Inc., AGO Industries, Canadian Collisions Industry Forum, Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute, Miller Electric, Praxair Canada Inc., Specialty Product Sales / Uni-Ram and Stephenson’s Rental Services Inc.

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

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.

Sponsors

CARSTAR and Eurotech Spray Products / SATA

Suppliers

3M Canada Inc., Canadian Collisions Industry Forum, Caruk & Associates, Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd., PPG Canada Inc., ProBody Parts and Specialty Product Sales/Uni-Ram

Tech Chairs Daniel Chudy, Centennial College and Jesse Kennelly, Specialty Product Sales/Uni-Ram

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Auto Service Technology

Small Powered Equipment

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.

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

Sponsors

Schlueter Chevrolet Hummer and Snap-On Tools of Canada Limited

Tech Chairs Martin Restoule, Algonquin College and David Weatherhead, Centennial College

Heavy Equipment Service This contest will assess competitors’ skills in correctly inspecting, repairing and adjusting detached and/or mounted heavy duty equipment (i.e. tractor) components.

Fluke, Meetz’ Small Engines, Power Source Canada, Snap-On, 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.

Sponsor

Ontario Mining Association

Sponsor

Navistar Canada

Suppliers

Battlefield Equipment, Nederman Canada, General International Mfg (Co) Ltd., Nortrax, Stephenson’s Rental Services Inc. and Toromont CAT

Supplier

Nederman Canada

Tech Chairs John Dixon, Centennial College, Jake Francis, Carrier Truck Centres and Ted Vandenheuvel, Navistar Canada

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

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Alumni Recipe

Pickerel Niçoise From Skills Canada - Ontario Alumnus, Solomon Mason

Ingredients

Preparation

4 7-oz fillets (1.5lb) Northern Pickerel

In a medium pot filled with cold salted water add potatoes and bring to boil over medium high heat. Boil for approx 3 minutes or until just cooked. Drain and cool with cool running water. When cooled slice in half lengthwise. Separate Pickerel fillets into loin, tail and belly. (Ask your fish monger to do this for you) pat dry with paper towel and hold in the refrigerator until ready for use.

12 large fingerling potatoes 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped medium dice 1 ½ cups of French beans, cleaned and cut in half 1 small onion, small dice 4 cloves of garlic, minced ¾ cup sliced kalamata olives

For the guacamole

100ml olive oil

Skin avocado and remove centre; add to food processor.

Add cumin, lemon juice, Worcestershire, Tabasco and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.

2 Tbsp butter 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped Guacamole 1 large avocado 1 Tbsp cumin ½ lemon, juiced 1 tsp Worcestershire Salt and pepper to taste Tabasco to taste

To finish Pre-heat oven to 350F Heat a heavy skillet with 2 Tbsp of butter and 25ml of olive oil over medium high heat.

When pan is very hot add pickerel, presentation side down.

Season fish generously with salt and pepper.

Cook for approx 3-4 minutes or until fillets lift cleanly away from pan and are browned.

Transfer pan to oven to finish cooking for another 4 minutes.

In separate sauté pan, heat 75ml of olive oil over medium heat and add potatoes. Cook for approx 2 minutes.

Add onion, garlic, tomatoes, olives, beans, and herbs.

Sauté for another 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning.

To plate Place 6 potato halves flat side down on the centre of the plate.

Spoon vegetables around outside of potatoes, with excess olive oil as well.

Place fish on top of potatoes (try to stack 1 tail, 1 belly, and 1 loin).

Spoon guacamole on top of fish.

Serve hot.

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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.

Suppliers

CND Nail Products and Dermalogica

Tech Chairs Diana Boboti-Senis, St. Lawrence College and Cathie Riddell, Stratford Northwestern Secondary School

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.

Suppliers

Affair Rentals, Canadian Linen and Uniform Service and Sysco Food Service of Toronto

Tech Chairs Steve Benns, Fleming College and Tyrone Miller, Resurrection Catholic Secondary School

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

Baking 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.

Suppliers

Tech Chairs Cecile Smith, Cardinal Newman High School, and Gillian Huffmon

E.C. Drury High School, Fleming College, Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute, LC Bakery Equipment Services Ltd., and Garland Group

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

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Photography The Photography contest will evaluate students’ skills in digital photography. Competitors will be graded on their photographic eye, digital capture, digital production, digital output and professionalism.

Supplier

Conestoga College

Tech Chair

Jonathan Bielaski, Light Imaging

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

Suppliers

Bingemans, Conestoga College, Vincor Canada, and Canadian Linen and Uniform Service

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

Floristry 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.

Suppliers

John G Hofland Ltd., Highland Evergreen Supply Ltd., and Robert Bateman High School

Tech Chair

Con Jansons, Robert Bateman High 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

Kitchener Glass Ltd.

Tech Chair

Patricia Ristich, Exhale Spa and Salon

Good Luck Competitors Stephenson’s is the leading equipment rental supplier in Southern Ontario and takes pride in having served our customers for over 50 years. Through our footprint of 20 locations spanning Southern Ontario, we have been here to help our customers build infrastructure, hospitals and schools that have improved our cities. We have assisted trades people and small businesses to grow and provide jobs to members of our communities. We have helped our customers, improve the look and functionality of their homes and properties. Stephenson’s is proud to have been an integral part of the great changes we have seen in Ontario for over 50 years.

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Since 1976, Schlueter Chevrolet has sold and maintained over forty five thousand cars, trucks and Suv’s. in 2012 we continue to provide expert sales, service and warranty work for all GM vehicles. if you’re looking for a GM dealer in Kitchener-Waterloo, experience the difference at Schlueter Chevrolet, and let us earn the right to be called “your Chevy store”.

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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

Supplier

Studica Inc.

Tech Chair

John Bissylas, Cawthra Park Secondary School

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.

Sponsor

Studica Inc.

Supplier

Conestoga College

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

Sponsors

Fluke Electronics Canada and Nederman Canada

Supplier

Conestoga College

Tech Chairs Paul Cianflone, St. Michael High School and Randy Gallant, Humber College

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

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.

Suppliers

Conestoga College, ESRI Canada, and Drafting Clinic Canada Limited

Tech Chair

Dan Somers, Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Graphic Design – Studio Production (formerly known as Desktop Publishing) Students will be challenged in various aspects of Studio Production. This may include practical skills in such applications as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and/or Adobe Illustrator. Project planning, knowledge of design basics, and technical competence is a must.

Supplier

Conestoga College

Tech Chair

Nick Kuipers, St. Clair College

IT - Office Software Applications IT - Office Software Applications evaluates participants’ understanding and ability in document processing, spreadsheets, presentation, database software, as well as the integration between these applications.

Sponsor

Conestoga College

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

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.

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

Sponsor

Conestoga College

Supplier

Studica Inc.

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

Web Site Development Sponsor

Cisco Systems Canada Co.

Suppliers

Conestoga College and Fluke Electronics Canada

Tech Chair

Nick Gommans, Infusion Development Corporation

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.

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.

Supplier

Apple Canada

Tech Chair

Rob Currie, C to C Productions

Sponsor

Conestoga College

Supplier

Google Inc.

Tech Chair

Dalibor Dvorski, Conestoga College and Phil Cowcill, Canadore College

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Job Interview

Integration Part of every OTSC Contest

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ompetitors 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 needed in their future careers, communication, teamwork and problem-solving are important components of the working world that will help them to be hired, and to remain employed.

The job interview component was piloted during the 2002 OTSC and was gradually introduced to more and

the interview marks counted for 5% of the competitor’s final mark

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.

More than 80 human resources (HR) volunteers come from organizations all over Ontario to evaluate competitors on their interviewing and résumé skills.

Special thanks to the following individuals for their valuable assistance in recruiting and coordinating this year’s volunteers: Wendy Jacobs – The Economical Insurance Group Janet Roy – Premium HR Solutions Kitty Runstedler – Conestoga College Daniela Sartori – Ranger Metal Products Kathy Stryker – Sun Life Financial Carla Calderon – Human Resources Professionals Association

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State of the art food processing equipment requires technical skills training and an appreciation for cool gadgets. Do you have what it takes?

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Pin & Medal Design

Contest Winners

2012 Pin Design Winner Ms. Emily Jiang St. Joseph’s Morrow Park High School, Toronto

2012 Medal Design Winner Lydia Palmer St. Clair College, Windsor Wish to get involved and showcase your creativity and design skills?

Could you be Skills Canada - Ontario’s next Design Contest Winner?

Contest design specifications for the 2013 OTSC Pin and Medal will be posted on the Skills Canada – Ontario website in September 2012.

Be sure to check out the 2013 OTSC Poster in September 2012 for inspiration and theme.

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

New CNC

Woodworking Contest

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pilot project in 2012, the CNC Woodworking Contest invites students from all affiliated secondary schools in Ontario to submit a dimensional sign of their own design for judging during the Ontario Technological Skills Competition. Each school may submit up to three entries.

Projects will be assessed on their creativity, fit, finish and machining.

As all contest entries will be displayed at the OTSC, there is also a “people’s choice” element to the judging.

Contest design specifications for the 2013 CNC Woodworking Contest will be posted on the Skills Canada - Ontario website in September 2012.

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Visit www.skillsontario.com/scopes for additional information or email: ontario@skillscanada.com Skills Canada – Ontario thanks General International Mfg (Co) Ltd. for their support of this contest.

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Good luck to all the competitors during the 2012 Ontario Technological Skills Competition!

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Ontario Technological Skills Competition

Closing Ceremony

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fter the exacting and exciting Ontario Technological Skills Competition draws to its conclusion, the Closing Ceremony gives us the opportunity to gather together to celebrate all the hard work and dedication of the 1,900-plus competitors who gave their best efforts over two days of intense competition.

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 be granted one of 34 monetary awards to help them on their journey towards rewarding careers in their chosen fields.

As in 2011, attached to each medal’s ribbon are corresponding token of appreciation, Educator Pins, to pass on to the competitor’s educator/advisor.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex 101 Father David Bauer Drive

Tickets are required for the Closing Ceremony.

Competitor wristbands serve as their “ticket” this year.

For all others, tickets may be purchased at the door for $10. We accept cash, Visa and Mastercard.

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Competing for Ontario on a

National Stage

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ach year Ontario’s most talented students compete at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC) for the opportunity to represent our province at the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC).

Gold-medal-winning competitors earn the right to showcase their abilities on a national stage and do Ontario proud. In June 2011, 67 competitors participated at the 17th Skills Canada National Competition in Quebec City. Ontario always has a strong contingent of supporters at the National Competition, with plenty of teachers, advisors and family members cheering on our competitors. Team Ontario was very successful in 2011, taking home 38 medals in total: 10 Gold, 15 Silver and 13 Bronze.

For the first time, Skills Canada – Ontario was able to share Team Ontario’s trip to Nationals in real time on Twitter and Facebook. With hundreds of followers, we were pleased to provide daily updates, as well as pictures and upto-the-minute medal announcements to proud family and friends at home.

competitors earn the right to showcase their abilities on a national stage

For updates on this year’s Team Ontario trip to Edmonton at the 18th Skills Canada National Competition May 13 – 16, 2012, follow us on Twitter @ skillsontario and join our Facebook page, “Skills Canada – Ontario.”

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For more information on this annual competition, please visit Skills/ Compétences Canada website www. skillscanada.com, or email Maggie Moniz, Director of Competitions, at maggiem@skillscanada.com.

Helping them get there!

For over ten years, the Skills Canada – Ontario Bursary has provided financial assistance to competitors advancing from the Ontario Technological Skills Competition to the Skills Canada National Competition. The bursary assists with travel costs for each Team Ontario competitor. To find out how you or your organization can contribute to the Skills Canada - Ontario Bursary, please contact Gail Smyth, Executive Director, at gails@skillscanada.com.

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WorldSkills

Ontario Success Honouring “Team Canada’s” Ontario Representatives

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kills Canada – Ontario hosts a “Skills at the Park” reception to celebrate the Ontario students who have earned a place on Team Canada for an upcoming WorldSkills Competition. Traditionally held during Skilled Trades and Technology Week in November, the formal reception in Toronto is augmented by a special trip to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, where competitors are introduced to Honourable Members of Provincial Parliament.

Two Ontario competitors, Ryan Gomes (aircraft maintenance), and Jonathan Sinke (cabinetmaking), earned Bronze medals at WorldSkills 2011, in London, UK.

The next Skills in the Park event will be held in November, 2012 to honour Ontario students who qualify to compete at WorldSkills 2013, held in Liepzig, Germany.

Congratulations from everyone at Skills Canada-Ontario for this impressive achievement on the international stage.

impressive achievement on the international stage

Please visit the competition section of our website at www.skillsontario.com for more details.

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1,000 Big

Thank You’s

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ach year Skills Canada – Ontario enlists the help of over 1,000 volunteers to make our programs and events run smoothly. Without our volunteers’ generous donation of time, 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 facilitating workshops for our summer camp program.

Skills Canada – Ontario also enlists the help of volunteers to assist us with occasional administrative operations like mail packaging. Each year we send three separate mailings out to our affiliated

schools, which can be a daunting task considering we have roughly 2,000 of them! Luckily, three Waterloo Region District School Board schools have stepped forward and helped us to get

volunteers are integral to our ability to pull everything together as effectively as possible

these packages out in a timely manner.

Special thanks to the student and teacher volunteers at Bluevale Collegiate Institute, Sir. John A. Macdonald

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Secondary School, and Rosemount Public School for all the hard work they have contributed to our organization over the school year.

Each task is just as important as the next, and volunteers are integral to our ability to pull everything together as effectively as possible. 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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As a sponsor of Skills Canada – Ontario, Lowe’s is proud to help provide valuable learning and development opportunities for the next generation of skilled trades professionals. This year, as hundreds of talented young people participate in provincial and national Skills Competitions, we’ll be there to support them in building Lowes.ca a rewarding future.

Festo training equipment, makes it possible for students to learn on versatile Mechatronic systems that prepare them for the demands of the automation industry.

Available as stand-alone or in various combinations, creating unlimited project capability.

Commercial support: 1 877 463 3786 festo.canada@ca.festo.com www.festo-didactic.com/ca-en

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Facility

Committee The key to making everything work behind the scenes.

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ur volunteers are as passionate as we are about helping young people to discover the rewards of working in skilled trades and technologies. Without their hard work and enthusiasm, we could not run a multi-day, complex event like the OTSC! Our marshals look after each of the eight main facility areas of RIM Park & Manulife Sportsplex, anticipating and solving situations as they may arise. They are the liaison between the technical committees and competition staff for the setup, execution and teardown of the contest sites.

We want to thank the volunteer Marshals who helped to make the 2012 OTSC a successful event.

Steve Bailey Holly Brown Murray Cavender Nicholas Christensen Bill Davidson Bruce Dunnington Crosby Gibson Shane Kennedy Curtis Martin Charlie Matjanic Travis Pede Stan Riewald Luc Seguin Katlin Thibideauu Evan Walter Ray Woolridge

We are always looking for marshals!

If you are organized, eager to help and are willing to make a difference in the lives of young people, please give us a call today or email volunteers@skillsontario.com.

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Facility Sponsors Firman Fire & Safety

Praxair

Steed & Evans

Pitney Bowes

Provincial Lift Truck

Skyjack Inc.

Trade-Mark Industrial Inc. Lowe’s

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On your journey to career success, join OACETT.

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) certification program provides you with the designations required within the technology industry.

OACETT is the certifying body for engineering and applied science technicians and technologists, representing over 24,000 members. Technicians and technologists qualify for certification by meeting OACETT’s educational standards, work experience and testing requirements.

Earning the right to use the title Certified Technician (C.Tech.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) not only signifies your commitment to a high standard of excellence, it says you are a professional.

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Certified engineering technicians and technologists specialize in these disciplines: • Building • Electrical • Industrial • Instrumentation • Bio-science • Electronics • Chemical • Environmental • Mechanical • Mining • Civil • Geological • Computer • Geomatics • Resources

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Skills Canada - Ontario

Publications

Skills Work!速 Booklets Students, educators and parents appreciate this comprehensive guidebook, which offers practical advice and useful information on how to go about pursuing a career in the skilled trades and technologies.

More than 60 occupations are outlined in detail, including full descriptions, suggested qualifications, typical wages, further resources, and profiles of young people on the job.

Affiliated schools each receive a onetime complimentary class set; additional booklets can be ordered.

For pricing information, please email skillsworkbooklets@skillsontario.com

Women Working in the Skilled Trades and Technologies Myths and Realities This position paper not only contains information for women considering careers in the skilled trades, but also offers advice on how industry, government and educators can provide them with meaningful support, from high school straight through to the workplace. The report highlights six common myths about women working in the skilled trades, and dispels these with the realities that are found in these careers, including excellent wages, good working conditions and room for advancement.

The publication, created in partnership with Women in Nuclear Canada, is offered as a free downloadable PDF on the Skills Canada-Ontario website: http://www. skillsontario.com/womenintrades-mythsandrealities

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Good Luck To All Participants

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Skills Work!®

What’s Out There?

Opportunities in the Skilled Trades and Technologies Elementary & Secondary Edition

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nsuring 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! For over 10 years Skills Canada Ontario has been delivering its highly coveted “What’s Out There?” presentation to educate students on the hundreds of career opportunities available in the construction, motive power, service, industrial and technology sectors.

The largest outreach program in Skills Canada – Ontario’s lineup, the presentation program reached over 107,000 senior elementary and secondary students last year. The presentation is updated annually and is available in both official languages.

This year marked the introduction of the Aboriginal Presentation Program, an exciting new initiative geared towards First Nations students residing across Ontario.

With satellite offices in Kitchener, Ottawa, Peterborough, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Woodbridge, London (new!) and Sault Ste. Marie (new!) our Liaison Officers travel the province as they encourage students to make informed decisions about their future.

Using an interactive, multimedia presentation, the program focuses on helping students to consider all of their options and explore their career interests NOW!

helping students to consider all of their options and explore their career interests

During the presentation students and teachers have the opportunity to: • Discover the benefits of careers in the skilled trades and technologies and take a visual tour detailing the specifics of a sampling of studentselected occupations • Investigate how learning style and current skills and hobbies can transform into fulfilling future careers • Explore some of the major economic trends and see how these fit into the increasing demand for skilled workers

This program was made possible by:

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• Learn about the steps to apprenticeship and other routes to enter into a skilled trade such as college • Find out how to acquire skills and experiences beginning in elementary and high school • Understand the importance of employability skills in the workplace and how these skills can easily “make or break” a job opportunity • Access further resources and determine how to get started on a path that is right for them 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.

If you would like to arrange for a Liaison Officer to bring the “Skills Work!® What’s Out There?” presentation to your school, please send an email to programs@ skillscanada.com or call 807-684-8853.

Schools must be affiliated to receive this complimentary service. To affiliate visit us online at www.skillsontario.com.

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Cardboard

Boat Races and Video Challenges!

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he 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 19 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 problemsolving, teamwork and design skills as they create a “seaworthy” structure out of two sheets of 4' by 8' corrugated cardboard and some duct tape.

For over 19 years Skills Canada – Ontario has been hosting Cardboard Boat Races across Ontario

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, the winners are selected and teams are provided with a scoring breakdown.

A special thank you to Norampac, 3M Canada Inc. and Henkle Consumer Adhesives for the very generous inkind support of these events hosted in 2011-2012, and to the team of volunteer judges.

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 Skills Canada – Ontario introduced the People’s Choice Award, in conjunction with the 2011-2012 Secondary and Elementary Cardboard Boat Race and Video Challenge.

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 three-week period, the video with the most “likes” for each level was declared the winner!

Congratulations to our winners: Chinguacousy Secondary School for Secondary and Beverly Acres Public School and St.Thomas More Catholic Secondary School (tied) for Elementary.

Soap Box Derby Helmet, check; wheels straight, check; nerves of steel, check. Bang! And they’re off! Hurtling down the ramp to test their speed, agility and gliding distance.

They are the cars of the Skills Canada – Ontario Soap Box Derby, and, piloted by eager elementary and secondary students from all over Ontario, they seem unstoppable!

Hosted in two communities in the spring of 2012 - one in southwestern Ontario and one in eastern Ontario the Skills Canada – Ontario Soap Box Derby program drew many students on its first official offering.

The derbies challenge student teams to design and build a complete car, while demonstrating their skills in carpentry, welding, innovation, troubleshooting, teamwork and attention to safety. The frames of the cars, including chaise, wheels and seat, are created at the school and brought to the event, where teams finish their vehicles with a cardboard shell built onsite.

The event is open to both high schools and elementary schools.

For complete Derby guidelines, including car construction rules, please visit the Cardboard Events section of the skillsontario.com website or email cardboard@skillsontario.com Providing Ontario students with a hands-on, reach-ahead opportunity, check!

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

Good luck to all participants.

Women in Nuclear-Canada is working with Skills Canada-Ontario to support women working in the skilled trades and technologies.

To view Women Working in the Skilled Trades and Technologies – Myths and Realties, visit www.skillsontario.com/women intrades-mythsandrealities Lisa McGreevy Ironworker, Bruce Power

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

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Young Women’s

Initiatives

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kills Canada - Ontario is proud to present a number of unique opportunities for girls in grades 7 - 12 to learn about careers in the skilled trades and technologies. One of our most popular programs is our networking events, specifically tailored to young women.

In the 2011-2012 school year, 14 Networking Dinners were held in 12 cities. Many thanks to our inspirational mentors for their time, and to the following community partners for their financial support: Guelph

Linamar Corporation

Thunder Bay TBT Engineering provide high-school girls the opportunity to meet and network with tradeswomen

Hosted in locations across the province throughout the school year, our “Skills Work!® for Women” Networking Dinners provide high-school girls the opportunity to meet and network with tradeswomen who are eager to share their stories and experiences with them.

St. Catharines District School Board

of Niagara Pembroke

Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.

Fort Frances

Passport to Prosperity and TBT Engineering

Oshawa Women in Nuclear Canada Port Elgin Women in Nuclear Canada

Sudbury

Sudbury and Manitoulin Workforce Partnerships Board

Barrie

Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board

Toronto

Microskills and Centennial College

More information on the “Skills Work!® for Women” Networking Dinners is available at www.skillsontario.com/nd These programs were made possible by:

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Linamar Corporation is a diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products powering vehicles, motion, work and lives.

The company is made up of 4 key divisions – Manufacturing, Driveline, Industrial Commercial Energy (ICE) and Skyjack, all world leaders in the design, development and production of highly engineered products.

The company’s Manufacturing and Driveline divisions focus on precision metallic components, modules and systems for engine, transmission and driveline systems designed for passenger vehicle markets. The ICE group concentrates on similar products for on and off highway vehicle, energy and other industrial markets. The company’s Skyjack division is noted for their innovative, high quality mobile industrial equipment, notably its class-leading aerial work platforms and telehandlers. With more than 15,000 employees in 39 manufacturing locations, 5 R&D centers and 13 sales offices in 11 countries in North America, Europe and Asia, Linamar generated sales of more than $2.2 Billion in 2010.

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Teaching The Teacher

Mentor Build A Professional Development Workshop for Tradeswomen

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ach year, more than 200 tradeswomen representing a diversity of skilled careers in the motive power, construction, industrial, service and technology sectors volunteer their time to act as mentors to the female students attending the Young Women’s Programs. Mentor Build is not only a career-coaching workshop for these dedicated volunteers, but a great networking opportunity for them as well.

Hosted in partnership with Linamar Corporation at The Frank Hasenfratz

Centre of Excellence in Manufacturing in Guelph, this professional development session invites tradeswomen to bring

Following the workshop, participating tradeswomen can then act as mentors to the high-school girls attending the Guelph “Skills Work!® for Women” Networking Dinner later the same day.

diversity of skilled careers in the motive power, construction, industrial, service and technology sectors

For more information on Mentor Build, please email your enquiry to programs@ skillscanada.com.

their passion for their work and real-life experiences to the table, to the benefit of all the young women in Skills CanadaOntario’s related programs.

“Think Skills…Think Future”

Young Women’s Conferences

The “Think Skills…Think Future” Young Women’s conferences provide a welcoming environment in which female students can explore career opportunities in the skilled trades.

Women working in construction, industrial, service, motive power, and technology encourage female students in grades 7-12 to consider a rewarding career in these sectors, an option that young women often overlook. More than 300 female students attend these conferences in the morning and then head to RIM Park to explore the Career Exploration Showcase and cheer on the competitors at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition.

This program consistently receives very positive feedback from the participants, including one student from last year who summed it up best: “I got the chance to find out more about what choices there are in life and how I can make my dream come true!”

Thank you to our sponsors:

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Summer Camps Exploring Careers in Skilled Trades and Technologies One Hands-on Activity at a Time

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ur Summer Day Camp program provides a fun and memorable way for grade 7 and 8 kids to try out some new hands-on skills and get a behind-the-scenes peek at the world of work. Throughout the week, campers participate in various interactive activities, workshops, and industry tours that focus on skilled trades and technologies, entrepreneurship, and employability skills. Before high school is an optimum time for young people to discover new talents and interests as they start to set their sights on the future.

committed to giving the campers an outstanding hands-on experience

Located in several communities across the province, the camp runs in partnership with colleges, industries and community volunteers who are committed to giving the campers an outstanding hands-on experience.

For more information and online registration, please visit the Skills Canada – Ontario website at www. skillsontario.com/camp or contact Karen Throupe, Program Manager, at karent@skillscanada.com.

2012 Summer Camps *Please Note - Locations and dates are subject to change.

July 9 - 13 • Confederation College, Thunder Bay • Humber College, Toronto (North Campus) • Cambrian College, Sudbury • Loyalist College, Belleville

July 16 - 20 • Mohawk College, Stoney Creek (STARRT Institute) • Conestoga College, Waterloo (Waterloo Campus) • Lambton College, Sarnia • Georgian College, Midland (All Boys Camp, Aboriginal Focus)

July 23 - 27 • Conestoga College, Kitchener (Doon Campus)

July 30 - August 3 • Conestoga College, Kitchener (Doon Campus) • Sir Sanford Fleming College, Peterborough • St. Lawrence College, Kingston • Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie

• Centennial College, Toronto (Ashtonbee Campus)

August 7 - 10

• Sir Sanford Fleming College, Peterborough

• Algonquin College, Ottawa (Grade 6 & 7 Camp)

• Collège Boréal, Timmins (Français)

August 13 - 17 • Linamar, Guelph (All Girls Camp) • Bruce Power, Tiverton • Durham College, Whitby • St. Clair College, Windsor

This program is sponsored by:

August 20 - 24 • Bruce Power, Tiverton • Georgian College, Midland (All Girls Camp, Aboriginal Focus)

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We would like to recognize the following organizations that provided sponsorship and/or additional community support for the 2011 camp season: • Hydro One • Ministry of Education • Ministry of Economic Development & Trade • Service Canada • Sarnia Lambton Workforce Development Board • Conestoga College, Kitchener & Waterloo • Humber College, Toronto/North Campus • Toronto District School Board • Fleming College, Peterborough

• Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie

• Lambton College, Sarnia

• Women in Nuclear Canada

• Mohawk College, Stoney Creek

• Industrial Accident Prevention Association

• Mohawk College, Aboriginal Education and Student Services, Fennell Campus • Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board

• Home Depot, Sarnia • Degroots, Sarnia • Oil Museum of Canada, Sarnia • Build it Yourself Learning Centre, Toronto • Lorenzo’s School of Hair Design, Hamilton • Dofasco Steel, Hamilton • Skyjack, Guelph • Eston, Guelph • Vehcom, Guelph

• Linamar Corporation, Guelph • Centennial College, Toronto • Cambrian College, Sudbury • Fanshawe College, London

• CBC Radio, Sudbury • Union Gas, Thunder Bay • Goldcorp Inc. / Porcupine Joint Venture Mine Tour, Timmins

• Collège Boréal, Timmins

• Sandy Falls Power Generation Plant, Timmins

• Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario

• TV Cogeco, Peterborough

• Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières • Confederation College, Thunder Bay • St. Lawrence College, Kingston

• Canadian Canoe Museum, Peterborough • McLaughlin Woodworking Museum, Kingston

• York Catholic District School Board

• Brookfield Wind Operations, Sault Ste Marie

• Georgian College, Barrie & Midland

• Bushplane Museum, Sault Ste. Marie

• Beausoleil First Nation Education Authority

• London Community Resource Centre Gardens & Kitchen, London

• Beausoleil First Nation Social Services

• Artline Salon, Kitchener 2012 Skills Canada - Ontario

Skills Work!® Summer Camp – Girls Edition Hosted by Linamar Corporation in Guelph, the all-girls edition of our Skills Work!® Day Camp will run for its second year in 2012. 16 female registrants (going into grades 7 & 8) will learn about careers in skilled trades and technologies as they meet female role models that work in these careers and participate in a variety of hands-on activities, workshops and industry tours. Linamar’s Frank Hasenfratz Centre of Excellence in Manufacturing will be the location of this camp, which is scheduled to run August 13 - 17.

More information and online registration is available at www. skillsontario.com.

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Our Annual Fundraiser

Celebration Gala Building Futures, One Dream at a Time

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n March 9th, 2012, Skills Canada – Ontario hosted our annual “Building Futures, One Dream at a Time” Celebration Gala at beautiful St. George Hall in Waterloo. The evening - thanks to our many generous sponsors, supporters and donors - helps to provide financial assistance to Team Ontario competitors who are advancing from the OTSC to the Skills Canada National Competition. In addition, this bursary assists students who may not otherwise be able to participate in our programs where cost may be a prohibitive factor. We are pleased that this year’s Gala raised over $25,000 for the Skills Canada – Ontario Bursary.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to renew old acquaintances, or perhaps establish some new ones. Guests kept a close eye on their silent auction bids, while SC-O staff members, committed to our mission, helped boost the bursary by selling tickets for our wheelbarrow of wine and “Lobster for Eight.” Once again, Ken Mercer of Mohawk College, a past Hall of Fame Inductee himself, took on the role of live auctioneer extraordinaire.

We would also like to acknowledge the many businesses, organizations and individuals who graciously contributed to our Silent and Live Auctions.

Home Hardware St. Jacobs • Canadian Woodworking and Home Improvement Magazine • Work Authority • Hahn Rentals • Toronto Maple Leafs • National Ballet of Canada • ECAO/IBEW • Choices Imports • Best Western Plus Kitchener-Waterloo • Kitchener Golf • Drayton Entertainment • Best Western St. Jacob’s Country Inn • Canadian National Exhibition • Mayor Carl Zehr

Glenn Pelletier and Lisa Drew of 570 News were our emcees, while Peter McCutcheon, one of Canada’s original Four Tenors, wowed the audience by performing three songs. Guest speakers were celebrity Chef Matt Kantor, and OTSC alumnus and WorldSkills Bronze Medalist Ryan Gomes. Amplified Midlife Crisis then took the stage to supply the music, perfect for dancing.

Leader and MPP for Kitchener Centre.

For more information on this award, along with its nomination criteria, please visit www.skillsontario.com.

Mark your calendars to join us for the next “Building Futures, One Dream at a Time” Celebration Gala, taking place March 22, 2013.

Thank you to our Celebration Gala 2012 Sponsor:

bursary assists students who may not otherwise be able to participate in our programs

But the main event was the induction of four outstanding individuals into the Klaus Woerner Skilled Trades Hall of Fame, highlighted individually on the next page.

Additional thanks to our Celebration Gala 2012 Supporters: Amplified Midlife Crisis Goliger’s TravelPlus Cook Homes

Our distinguished award presenters were Astrid Kropp, Klaus Woerner’s daughter, and the Honourable John Milloy, Minister of Community and Social Services, Government House Centre in the Square • Solé Restaurant Valet Car Wash • Ontario Science Centre • CN Tower • Hockey Canada • Kitchener Rangers • Darien Lake Theme Park Resort • Stratford Shakespeare Festival • Mercer Hall Inn • Goliger’s Travel Plus • Electrical Contractors Association of Central Ontario • Gail Smyth • Waterloo Inn • Kitchener Waterloo Symphony • The Aud • Galaxy Theatre • The Museum • Dancap • Fred Astaire Dance Studio • Carolyn Hartlen • Ray Lavender • Snap-on Tools • MP Peter Braid • Humber College • GolfNorth • Hamilton Tiger Cats • Artline Salon • MP Stephen Woodworth • Adventure Guide • Radisson Hotel Kitchener • • •

Dolphin Digital Technologies Inc. • Ottawa Senators • Lord Elgin Hotel • Nightmares Fear Factory • Exhale Salon and Spa/Redkin Hair Products • Linda Barton • Leeann Smyth • The Charcoal Group of Restaurants • Gary and Fran Cronkwright • Maresa MacAskill • MPP Elizabeth Witmer • Conestoga College • Sylvia Dobson of Gift Sylutions • Herbert Mitterboeck/St. George Hall • United Association Local 527 • Shaw Festival • Vintage Hotels • Walter Gretzky • Research in Motion • Lowe’s • Toronto Blue Jays • Roberts Onsite • Mayor Brenda Halloran • Mohawk College • Skills Canada-Ontario Board of Directors • Jim Paleczny • icontact design

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Klaus Woerner Skilled Trades

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kills Canada – Ontario is pleased to announce four inductees 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 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees: Bruce Gadal, Academic Support and Facilities, St. Clair College Ron Morancy, Power Engineering, Retired, Confederation College Brian Newman, Skills Training Specialist, Retired, Babcock & Wilcox Canada Mike Chiamovitz, Tegs Tools, Hamilton – Honoured Posthumously

back: Ron Morancy, Astrid Kropp, Brian Newman, front: Gabe Chaimovitz and Bruce Gadal

Skilled Trades Hall of Fame Nominations Do you know of 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 – Ontario alumni who has excelled in their field, or an individual or corporation who has led in providing apprenticeship opportunities.

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A call for nominations will be undertaken on September 1, 2012 with a deadline of January 15, 2013. For additional information and an on-line nomination form please visit www. skillsontario.com.

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2012 Winner

Dick Hopkins Award Distinguished recipient: Slawomir Dobrowolski from St John’s College, Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board

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n 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 technology educator who inspired a generation of teachers and students. A hard working

technology educator, Dick continually asked his students to push the envelope in order to do great things. Dick 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.

Dick 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. This award is presented annually in recognition of Dick’s active participation and promotion of skills competitions and events.

Congratulations to the 2012 nominees for inspiring their students to pursue their passions and for setting such high standards.

Nomination forms for the 2013 Dick Hopkins Award for Excellence in Technological Education may be found at www.skillsontario.com for details.

In partnership with

2012 Winner

Glenn Beatty Award Distinguished recipient: Con Jansons, Robert Bateman High School, Halton District School Board

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lenn Beatty was a participant in the Precision Machining and CNC contests and gold medal winner in the 1997 Ontario Technological Skills Competition and 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 the skills competition, at both the

provincial and national level, Glenn was hired by ATS Automation Tooling Systems in Cambridge, Ontario.

tremendous loss to the organization, the community and to all those who knew him.

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.

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

In January of 1999 Glenn was tragically killed in a car accident, representing a 2012 Skills Canada - Ontario

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Award of

Excellence

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olleges Ontario and Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCTE) would like to congratulate competitors on their achievements at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition.

Over the course of the competition day, a number of competitors achieved personal bests. In an effort to celebrate success, the Award of Excellence will be granted to the highest individual score at each annual competition in both the secondary and post secondary levels.

In recognition of this outstanding achievement, a gold medal will be presented to the competitor’s school board at the Closing Ceremony of the Ontario Technological Skills Competition. Free affiliation for the 2012-2013 school year will also be awarded to the competitor’s school.

Jeremy Nicholson, George Brown College Top-ranking Post -Secondary Student Overall

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Jonathan Van Oosten, Halton District School Board Top-ranking Secondary Student Overall (top photo)

Board of Directors Scholarships

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he Board of Directors of Skills Canada – Ontario is pleased to award this scholarship each year to a student(s) 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 and support materials postmarked no later than August 12th, 2012.

Apprenticesearch.com

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pprenticesearch.com is pleased to award this scholarship each year to a student(s) pursuing post secondary education for a skilled trade through apprenticeship or 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 and support materials postmarked no later than August 12th, 2012.

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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.

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College

Award of Distinction

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olleges 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.

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 2011 College Award of Distinction Recipient: Humber College

The Skills Work!® School Board

Award of Distinction

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he 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 2011 School Board Award of Distinction Recipient: Halton District School Board 2012 Skills Canada - Ontario

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Congratulations to everyone participating in the Ontario Technological Skills Competition.

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Monetary Awards

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t the 2012 Ontario Technological Skills Competition Closing Ceremony, Skills Canada – Ontario will present 34 monetary awards to top ranking competitors.

We wish to thank the following for their generous financial support:

• OCTE (Ontario Council for Technology Education) • Red Lemon Hair Salon • STIHL • Tegs Tools and Machinery • TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority)

• American Technical Publishers

• Union Gas Limited

• Anonymous Donor

• WiN (Women in Nuclear)

• apprenticesearch.com • ArcelorMittal Dofasco • Colleges Ontario • ECAO/IBEW (Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario/International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) • Gary Cronkwright • King Cole Ducks • Miller Electric • OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists)

a greater number of students receive financial support for their training and education

Skills Canada – Ontario would like to increase the number of monetary awards offered to ensure a greater number of students receive financial support for their training and education.

If you or your organization would

TSSA Awards - Daniel Dressel, Tyler Radkowski, David Scriven, Matthew Cesario, Ben McCarthy

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King Cole Ducks Award - Solomon Mason - Secondary

like information on how to provide monetary support of these awards that are presented annually at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, please contact Gail Smyth, Executive Director at gails@skillscanada.com

ArcelorMittal Award Andrew Elg Precision Machining with Dave Suess

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Partners and Sponsors

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ing, Miller Electric, Rockwell Automation Canada Inc., Ryder Lift Trucks, Toyota Motor Manufacturing

Women in Nuclear Canada (WiN)

AGO Industries

Cimetrix Solutions Inc.

Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association

Apple Canada

City of Kitchener

ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Eurotech/SATA

Astron Specialty Metals

Firman Fire & Safety

B.C.W. Plywood and Lumber

HENLEX

Canadian Linen and Uniform Service

IBEW 353

Canadian Steel Trade and Employment Congress

Independant Electric Supply

TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority)

J.T.A.C. (Joint Training and Apprenticeship Committee) Local 787

Yves Landry Foundation

Nedco Electrical Supply Ontario Masonry Training Centre PPG Canada Inc. Provincial Lift Truck

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.

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