The Construction Association of Rural Manitoba (CARM) and Assiniboine College’s School of Trades are once again joining forces today (Mar 13) to host the 3rd Annual Trades Summit.
Held at the Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology on the college’s North Hill campus, the event welcomes approximately 350 high school students from nearly twenty schools across Manitoba. Throughout the day, students will take in in an employer tradeshow and participate in hands-on “try-a-trade” sessions.
“We’re excited to welcome students into our shops and labs,” said Jim DeGraeve, Acting Dean of the School of Trades. “By allowing high school students to take part in activities that mirror real industry skills, we’re providing a practical and meaningful introduction to careers in the trades.”
As part of the event, students currently enrolled in pre-employment training at Assiniboine will also have the opportunity to bring their resumes and connect with potential employers at the tradeshow, bridging education and employment.
The event brings together key industry partners who regularly collaborate with the college to create hands-on learning opportunities. For CARM, initiatives like this are crucial in addressing the growing demand for skilled trades professionals.
“Industries across the sector are in desperate need of skilled tradespeople,” said Shawn Wood, Executive Director of CARM. “We’re thrilled to partner with the college once again to host this summit and showcase to students just how rewarding a career in the trades can be.”
Beyond the construction association, organizations like Junior Achievement Manitoba (JA Manitoba) and Colleges and Institutes Canada (CiCan) also play a vital role in the event, contributing financial support to help make these opportunities available to students.
For more information on the summit, please email trades@assiniboine.net.
