TORONTO – Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is pleased to announce that the third annual Ontario Apprenticeship Summit will take place during National Skilled Trades and Technology Week. Industry partners, skilled trades professionals, and apprentices are invited to attend the Toronto Congress Centre on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The Ontario Apprenticeship Summit 2026 is focused on the theme Advancing Trades. Accelerating Tomorrow. “The Ontario Apprenticeship Summit has become an important moment for our sector to come together, exchange ideas and chart a path forward,” said Candice White, CEO of Skilled Trades Ontario. “Advancing trades and accelerating tomorrow means investing in the people.”
This year, the event will feature an expanded awards presentation. In addition to the Minister’s Outstanding Journeyperson Award, STO will present the following awards:
In the coming weeks, STO will also be offering exclusive sponsorship opportunities through an open call for sponsors. Sponsors of the event will have the unique opportunity of connecting with government partners, industry experts, and skilled trades professionals from across Ontario. More details, including the full agenda, will be shared soon.
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About Skilled Trades Ontario
Skilled Trades Ontario is an agency of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development responsible for apprenticeship and skilled trades certification in Ontario. Skilled Trades Ontario is dedicated to simplifying access to services for skilled trades professionals, promoting the skilled trades as a career of choice and addressing the labour shortage in the skilled trades, in partnership with government and industry.
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