Events
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Past Events
Women in Skilled Trades BC Roadshow (WIST BC)
A dedicated forum to empower women pursuing non-traditional trades, offering resources, networking, and career guidance.
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Spotlight Series : Resilience & Reinvention – Supporting Newcomers and Refugees in Canada’s Evolving Workforce
Canada continues to welcome thousands of immigrants and refugees each year, but the journey toward inclusion is often filled with barriers—from employment and housing to language access and social integration. […]
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Skilled Trades Expo Toronto
A hands-on learning experience for newcomers, youth, and professionals exploring careers in skilled trades.
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Spotlight Series: Women’s Leadership and Empowerment – Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies
As part of its ongoing Spotlight Series, Skills for Change hosted a dynamic virtual session on March 18, 2025, titled “Women’s Leadership and Empowerment – Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies.” The […]
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Together Against Violence (TAV)
A crucial platform for discussions and initiatives against gender-based violence. TAV 2025 was a two-day virtual conference focused on addressing gender-based violence through an intersectional and trauma-informed lens. With a […]
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Spotlight Series
A virtual discussion highlighting “Progress and Pitfalls: Anti-Black Racism in the Workplace Since 2020. Skills for Change hosted Gender Equity and Intersectional Challenges, a powerful panel event dedicated to addressing […]
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Mentoring Event: Honouring Professional Motivators (Mentors)
Honoring mentors and mentees who have contributed to professional and personal growth. Skills for Change proudly hosted the Mentoring Event: Honouring Professional Motivators to recognize the vital role of mentorship […]
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Refugee Marketplace
In January 2025, Skills for Change hosted the Refugee Marketplace, a successful community initiative aimed at collecting winter or work-ready clothing, non-perishable food, and essential supplies to support refugees in […]
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Data Dialogue – Employer Roundtable in Data & Health
On November 6, 2024, Skills for Change successfully hosted the Employer Roundtable in Data & Health, an annual event that celebrated employers driving innovation in IT, data, and health informatics. […]
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AGM (Annual General Meeting)
A gathering of key stakeholders to reflect on our achievements and future strategies. On September 17, 2024, Skills for Change held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Scotia Plaza […]
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TD Tour and BBQ
A corporate and community engagement event featuring networking and fun activities. On September 5, 2024, Skills for Change hosted the TD Tour and BBQ at 791 St Clair Ave W, […]
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Community BBQ
An open gathering to celebrate community spirit with food, music, and engagement On August 28, 2024, Skills for Change hosted its Community BBQ at RV Burgess Park, Toronto, ON. This […]
Skilled Trades 101 – Bootcamp
A session dedicated to opportunities in the trucking industry for newcomers. On September 17, 2024, Explore Skilled Trades hosted the Skilled Trades 101 – Bootcamp at 111 Peter St, Toronto, […]
Women in Skilled Trade (Nova Scotia)
A program empowering women in skilled trades in Nova Scotia. On June 4, 2024, Skills for Change, in collaboration with Inspiring Community, hosted the WIST – Nova Scotia Event, a […]
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Women in Skilled Trade Tradeshow (Toronto)
On March 21, 2024, Skills for Change hosted the WIST Tradeshow Toronto Event, a dynamic gathering that brought together industry professionals, exhibitors, and guests to explore opportunities in the skilled […]
Together Against Violence – Rising up against Gender Inequality (2024)
On February 21–22, 2024, Skills for Change hosted its third annual Together Against Violence Symposium, with this year’s theme: “Rising Up Against Gender Inequality.” The event served as a powerful […]
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Diverse Voices of Canada: Culture, Community, and Celebration (2023)
On August 18 and 19, 2023, Skills for Change hosted Diverse Voices of Canada: Culture, Community, and Celebration—a vibrant two-day in-person event that brought together diverse communities to honour Canada’s […]
Together Against Violence – Symposium (2023)
On February 21, 2023, Skills for Change hosted the second annual Together Against Violence symposium, a virtual event uniting community partners, experts, and advocates from across Canada to address the […]
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Diverse Women of Canada (2022)
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, Skills for Change hosted the Diverse Women of Canada: Stories of Resilience event—a two-day virtual gathering on March 23-24, 2022. The event highlighted […]
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Together Against Violence – First Symposium (2022)
The First Symposium of Together Against Violence took place in response to the alarming rise in gender-based violence (GBV) during the COVID-19 pandemic. As women faced increased childcare responsibilities, economic […]
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Skilled Trade Expo (2021)
The 6th Annual Skilled Trades Expo went virtual, bringing together aspiring trades professionals, employers, unions, community partners, and training providers for a dynamic day of networking and learning. This engaging […]
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Diverse Women of Canada (2021)
The Diverse Women of Canada: Stories of Resilience event was a powerful celebration of the resilience of racialized newcomer, immigrant, and refugee women in Canada. Organized by Skills for Change […]
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