In honor of International Women's Day and Women in Construction Week 2023, Dan welcomes Trisha Morin to the podcast! Trisha is a Project Manager and Estimator, as well as a Mechanical Engineering Technologist who just received her 25 Year Membership Recognition with OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists).  Trisha’s story is truly an inspiration for any young woman who is looking at getting into a career in skilled trades and technologies!

What were YOU doing at 18 years old!? Dan welcomes 18 year old - Level 1 Apprentice Electrician - Erick Cole to the podcast to talk about his pathway…(yes, he’s only 18!)…into a career as an Apprentice Electrician. You’ll be amazed at what Erick has accomplished in a short time and you will be inspired by his story and by how he acknowledges everyone who helped him along his journey. Welcome…to The Erick Cole Experience!

The Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Talk Podcast is back and Dan welcomes Dan Lortie from OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) to talk about all things related to a co-op placement in the skilled trades and how signing up with the OYAP Program can help you with your future career in a skilled trade.  Dan also answers some questions about the OYAP Program that many of you (including parents) might have!