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By: Anthony Capkun<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 20, 2021 \u2013 One was a chef who hadn\u2019t worked in 18 months. Only one claimed to have some experience with Electrical. All of them were at boot camp to explore the possibility of a career as an electrician. Early last week, I received an email from Sean Bernard\u2014national sales manager with Ideal Industries (Canada) Ltd.\u2014asking whether I was able to drop by their facility in Ajax, Ont., and check out the Boot Camp they were hosting for Support Ontario Youth<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOY\u2019s stated mission is to support apprentices, employers\u2014all stakeholders in the skilled trades industry\u2014by streamlining and simplifying the apprenticeship journey. <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the things they do is host Boot Camps for various skilled trades with partner organizations. As a supporting organization, Ideal (fittingly) hosted a boot camp for Electrical. After masking up, I approached the pavilion, got my badge (and my temperature checked), and immediately met SOY\u2019s program manager, Kevin Graham, who pointed out the various stations to me, and explained what the attendees would be doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The youth, meantime, were assembled under the main tent, engaged in a panel discussion about the skilled trades, specifically in construction. The final speaker emphasized the importance of not just the construction sector in general, but of health and safety on the jobsite. The boot camp was limited to 30 attendees, all of which had to sign up beforehand on the SOY website. They each received a leather tool pouch and belt, along with a number of hand tools, valued at $250. (Still waiting for mine, Sean).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, of the youth I met, only one said he knew something about electrical. All of the others were exploring possible career options. After the discussion in the main tent, the youth were shown an electrical task (a wired wallbox), and were invited to use their new tools to try wiring their own. They were provided with an instructional booklet, plus they could analyze the finished wallboxes on display.While this was going on, Sean would take small groups into the plant to show them how Ideal\u2019s wire connectors are made. (According to Sean, the plant manufactured some 500 million wire connectors last year.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to apprentices, SOY won\u2019t take just anyone. They look for apprentices who are have a positive attitude and a desire to learn; are team players, accountable, determined\u2026 you get the idea. But SOY is also looking for employers who are passionate about their trade; knowledgeable and willing to mentor; who are interested in taking on apprentices and would like a trusted resource and support in their corner. If that sounds like you, be sure to visit\u00a0Support Ontario Youth<\/a>\u00a0and get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View the original article at www.ebmag.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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