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Summer Skilled Trades & Manufacturing Academy 2026 for Grade 9–12 students
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨
🔨⚡ SUMMER SKILLED TRADES & MANUFACTURING ACADEMY 2026 ⚡🔨
Presented by OBCA • EMA • NLC
Spots are filling FAST for one of the most exciting hands-on summer programs for Grade 9–12 students interested in exploring careers in the Skilled Trades & Manufacturing industries!
📍 Ontario, Canada
📅 July – August 2026
🕘 Multiple 1-Week Cohorts Available
Students will gain REAL-WORLD exposure, mentorship, career training, leadership development, and hands-on experience in areas including:
✅ Masonry
✅ Carpentry
✅ Electrical
✅ Plumbing
✅ Welding & Fabrication
✅ Manufacturing
✅ Logistics & Warehousing
✅ Entrepreneurship in the Trades
✅ Workplace Readiness & Safety
💥 PROGRAM FEATURES INCLUDE:
✔️ Hands-On Learning
✔️ Industry Mentorship
✔️ Career Exploration
✔️ Financial Literacy
✔️ Mental Health & Wellness Supports
✔️ Entrepreneurship Opportunities
✔️ Team Building & Leadership Development
👷🏾♂️👷🏼♀️ Whether students are planning for college, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship, or direct employment pathways, this academy helps BUILD CONFIDENCE, SKILLS, and FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES.
📣 Parents, schools, community organizations, churches, youth programs, and agencies are encouraged to share this opportunity with youth and families across the GTA and beyond.
⚠️ LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE — FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
📞 CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION:
☎️ 416-452-3515
📩 Registration & Partnership Inquiries:
nlcstoronto@gmail.com
🔥 BUILD TODAY. LAUNCH TOMORROW. 🔥
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Thank you for your interest in the Summer Skilled Trades & Manufacturing Academy 2026 for Grade 9–12 students.
This hands-on summer program introduces youth to careers in skilled trades, construction, manufacturing, safety training, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Please complete all sections of this registration form. A parent/guardian must complete and approve this application for students under 18 years old.