November 5, 2013 – At a star-studded event at Centennial College’s Ashtonbee campus, Skills Canada officially kicked off National Skilled Trades and Technology Week 2013, and EBMag was there!

The launch event included speakers such as television’s Mike Holmes Jr. and Sherry Holmes (dad Mike Holmes is an official spokesperson for Skills Canada), and Mag Ruffman (Canada’s ToolGirl), as well as a few folks from the Skills Canada organization, including president Donavon Elliott, CEO Shaun Thorson, and Shaun Scott, vice-chair Skills Canada-Ontario.

Also at today’s event, local students took part in interactive Try-a-Trade and Technology activities and workshops. More activities HERE. (Photos A. Capkun)