High school students take their career plans to new heights with the Build & Soar program
kawarthaNow Editorial
October 25, 2024
This past summer, high school students in Peterborough and the Kawarthas took their career plans to new heights by getting valuable hands-on workplace experience in the construction and aviation industries through the Build & Soar Program.
The program was delivered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) in partnership with the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, the Workforce Development Board, and the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Home Builders Association. The $435,210 program was funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario through the Skills Development Fund.
“We are continuing to engage youth in the diverse career opportunities of the skilled trades, driving real change for young people to find fulfilling and rewarding careers,” said David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. “That’s why our government is proud to support the Build & Soar Program, offered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development. This initiative demonstrates our dedication to ensuring that our youth have the chance to succeed close to home.”