Toronto, ON — With children back in school, Ontario is hosting its fifth annual Level Up! skilled trades career fairs during the fall and winter.
Launched in 2022, the fairs give students, their families, and jobseekers a chance to explore skilled trades careers. This year’s events will take place across 12 communities in Ontario and are expected to reach more than 60,000 people.
The fairs are free to attend and run from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. At each fair, guests will access open house sessions and interactive exhibitions while exploring one of the 144 skilled trades. Guests can enjoy hands-on demonstrations and talk with employers, unions, and training providers.
The 2026 fairs kicked off in Cobourg on Sept. 23, but the schedule for future fairs is as follows:
- Kingston: Sept. 29–30
- Barrie: Oct. 6–7
- Timmins: Oct. 14–15
- Thunder Bay: Oct. 21–22
- Sudbury: Oct. 28–29
- Hamilton: Nov. 3–5
- Windsor: Nov. 11–12
- London: Nov. 17–19
- Ottawa: Nov. 24–26
- Oshawa: Dec. 1–3
- Mississauga: Dec. 8–10
During last year’s fairs, 57,000 students attended and were introduced to careers in the skilled trades. Since 2022, over 140,000 people have attended the Level Up! career fairs.