UGDSB student places 2nd at National Skills competition
Between May 29, 2024, to June 1, 2024, hundreds of students from across the country gathered in Quebec City, Quebec for the annual National Skills Canada competition.
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SHSM students from Centre Wellington DHS learn chainsaw safety
On May 24, 2024, Specialist High Skills Major students from Centre Wellington District High School attended a chainsaw safety course that began with a morning lecture on the fundamentals of chainsaw safety.
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UG teams excel at Provincial Skills competition
On May 6 and 7, hundreds of students from across the province gathered at the Toronto Congress Centre for the 2024 Skills Ontario competition.
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GCVI hosts apprenticeship 101 panel for students
Former GCVI alum returned to the school to share their experiences working in the local trades industry with the current tenth grade class.
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Over 1,000 UG students participate in 2024 Regional Elementary Skills Competition
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
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
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
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
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.
UGDSB students win gold at National Skills Canada Competition
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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