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Ian Howcroft

@ianskillson

Chief Executive Officer of @skillsontario, an organization dedicated to promoting skilled trade and technology careers to youth.

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linkhttp://www.skillsontario.com/ calendar_today26-03-2019 18:12:54

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Over the last 4 days, we’ve welcomed thousands of visitors both young and old to the Canada Booth at #WorldSkillsLyon2024 and learn more about our country!

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Competitions are over at #WorldSkillsLyon2024! An emotional moment for our competitors! Don’t forget to join us on the WorldSkills YouTube page for the closing ceremony tomorrow! #WSTC2024

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BRONZE MEDAL 🇨🇦 MÉDAILLE DE BRONZE: Anthony Minotti Automobile Technology | Technologie de l’automobile Québec #WorldSkillsLyon2024

BRONZE MEDAL 🇨🇦 MÉDAILLE DE BRONZE:  
Anthony Minotti 
Automobile Technology | Technologie de l’automobile 
Québec 

#WorldSkillsLyon2024
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Team Canada had an outstanding performance at #WorldSkillsLyon2024, with 2 bronze medals & 8 Medallions for Excellence! Congratulations to Dillon Kong & Paxton Coghlin earning medallions in #Mechatronics & to Ethan McCallum representing Canada with great skill in #CNC Milling.

Team Canada had an outstanding performance at #WorldSkillsLyon2024, with 2 bronze medals & 8 Medallions for Excellence!

Congratulations to Dillon Kong & Paxton Coghlin earning medallions in #Mechatronics & to Ethan McCallum representing Canada with great skill in #CNC Milling.
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I enjoyed the Automotive and Manufacturing Networking Summit hosted by ApprenticeSearch.com & AMPA. The event included Project Arrow, a Canadian first full-build zero-emission concept vehicle! It was also great seeing Daryll O'Keefe of Fix Auto Canada, a partner of Skills Ontario.

I enjoyed the Automotive and Manufacturing Networking Summit hosted by <a href="/HIEC_appsearch/">ApprenticeSearch.com</a>  &amp; AMPA. The event included Project Arrow, a Canadian first full-build zero-emission concept vehicle! It was also great seeing Daryll O'Keefe of <a href="/FixAutoCanada/">Fix Auto Canada</a>, a partner of Skills Ontario.
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Skills Ontario is committed to building relationships that recognize the importance of the shared journey to reconciliation. Acknowledging the past is integral to fostering understanding, healing, & building meaningful connections with Indigenous communities across Ontario.

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Yesterday we celebrated the successes of our first cohort graduating from the Building a Skilled Workforce program. Congratulations to all participants on your hard work and thank you to our partners at Steelcon for your invaluable support and providing the job placements.

Yesterday we celebrated the successes of our first cohort graduating from the Building a Skilled Workforce program. Congratulations to all participants on your hard work and thank you to our partners at Steelcon for your invaluable support and providing the job placements.
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I had the opportunity to meet with the Hon. Jill Dunlop, the Minister of Education, to discuss Skills Ontario and how we are changing lives and inspiring leaders through skilled trades and technologies. We are pleased to partner with the government of Ontario!

I had the opportunity to meet with the Hon. <a href="/JillDunlop1/">Jill Dunlop</a>, the Minister of Education, to discuss <a href="/skillsontario/">Skills Ontario</a> and how we are changing lives and inspiring leaders through skilled trades and technologies.  We are pleased to partner with the government of Ontario!
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It was an honour to help Kelly Hoey of HIEC/apprenticesearch.com celebrate her win at the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Gala. The Social Change Award: National Impact recognizes the wonderful contributions Kelly has made and continues to make! Well done, Kelly.

It was an honour to help Kelly Hoey of HIEC/apprenticesearch.com celebrate her win at the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Gala. 

The Social Change Award: National Impact recognizes the wonderful contributions Kelly has made and continues to make! Well done, Kelly.
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I was pleased to speak with the Honourable Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges and Universities to discuss issues, challenges, & opportunities. Skills Ontario appreciates the opportunity to work & partner with the Ontario government to support & build the workforce of the future

I was pleased to speak with the Honourable Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges and Universities to discuss issues, challenges, &amp; opportunities.  Skills Ontario appreciates the opportunity to work &amp; partner with the Ontario government to support &amp; build the workforce of the future
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Happy to have attended and participated in a panel at the Economic Summit hosted by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce. It was great to see Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy who provided the keynote address! Skills Ontario Vaughan Chamber

Happy to have attended and participated in a panel at the  Economic Summit hosted by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce. It was great to see Minister <a href="/PBethlenfalvy/">Peter Bethlenfalvy</a>  who provided the keynote address! 
<a href="/skillsontario/">Skills Ontario</a> <a href="/VaughanChamber/">Vaughan Chamber</a>
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"Had a great time at OCS' State of the Industry & Outlook conference! Invaluable discussions on the evolving landscape & recent challenges. Huge thanks to Brian Barron, Katherine Jacobs, and the OCS team for an impactful event! #IndustryInsights #OCSConference"

"Had a great time at OCS' State of the Industry &amp; Outlook conference! Invaluable discussions on the evolving landscape &amp; recent challenges. Huge thanks to Brian Barron, Katherine Jacobs, and the OCS team for an impactful event! #IndustryInsights #OCSConference"
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Honored to attend our Young Women’s event at #Linamar for #IWD! Amazing opportunity for girls, young women & families to explore careers in skilled trades & tech. We're opening eyes, minds, and doors to these rewarding paths! #SkilledTrades #WomenInTrades #SkillsOntario

Honored to attend our Young Women’s event at #Linamar for #IWD! Amazing opportunity for girls, young women &amp; families to explore careers in skilled trades &amp; tech. We're opening eyes, minds, and doors to these rewarding paths! #SkilledTrades #WomenInTrades  #SkillsOntario
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Happy to meet with the Hon. Nolan Quinn , Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence & Security, to discuss challenges & opportunities regarding the college sector. Colleges have a vital role in building the skilled workforce of the future.

Happy to meet with the Hon. <a href="/nolanmquinn/">Nolan Quinn</a> , Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence &amp; Security, to discuss challenges &amp; opportunities regarding the college sector. Colleges have a vital role in building the skilled workforce of the future.
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I was honoured to attend the Ontario Education Gathering with His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Her Honour the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education.

I was honoured to attend the Ontario Education Gathering with His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Her Honour the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education.