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Over 1,000 UG students participate in 2024 Regional Elementary Skills Competition 

Posted April 9, 2024

On April 2, 2024, Upper Grand District School Board elementary students came together at the University of Guelph for the UGDSB’s Regional Skills Competition. 

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UGDSB students gear up for annual Elementary Skills Competition

Posted March 20, 2024

The Upper Grand District School Board is thrilled to announce the upcoming Elementary Skills Competition, set to take place on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm.

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Social media used to help student interested in the trades

Posted February 6, 2024

For decades, women of the skilled trades have had to wear ill-fitting gear that isn’t built for the female body, as a result, some women are discouraged from entering the trades as a career path.

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UGDSB SHSM students participate in Residential Construction Day

Posted December 13, 2023

On December 8, 2023, SHSM students from John F. Ross CVI, Centennial CVI, and College Heights SS attended Residential Construction Day as part of the SHSM program.

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UGDSB students explore career pathways

Posted October 18, 2023

On October 18, 2023, hundreds of grade 8 students from several Upper Grand District School Board schools attended a Career Pathways event at the Italian Canadian Club in Guelph.

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UGDSB students win gold at National Skills Canada Competition 

Posted May 29, 2023

On May 22, three Upper Grand District School Board students travelled to Winnipeg, Manitoba to compete in the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition, which took place between May 25 and 26. 

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Indigenous students get certified in skilled trades program

Posted May 17, 2023

On May 16, Indigenous students from across the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) went for their practical training on the mini excavator and skid steer machine.

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UGDSB Elementary students come together for regional Skills Competition 

Posted April 11, 2023

On April 4, 2023, Upper Grand District School Board elementary students came together at the University of Guelph for the UGDSB’s Regional Skills Competition. 

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UGDSB secondary students qualify for Skills Ontario competition 

Posted April 4, 2023

On April 1, 2023, several Upper Grand District School Board secondary students competed in Barrie and Midland at the annual Skills Ontario qualifying competition. 

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Grade 12 Indigenous students invited to Skilled Trades Training Program

Posted March 3, 2023

Upper Grand DSB students have an opportunity to participate in an Indigenous Youth Skilled Trades Training Program. This hands-on program is open to self-identified grade 12 Indigenous students.

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