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OCTE (Ontario Council for Technology Education) was formed to represent Science and Tech educators

06/05/2026

Great to stop by and see Local 18 Hamilton-Niagara welcoming Grade 7 students and Grade 11/12 SHSM students to their training facility!

Students had the opportunity to explore careers in the skilled trades and apprenticeship pathways through hands-on activities, including building small scale scaffolding, constructing small-frame houses, and participating in tool demonstrations.

It's fantastic to see SHSM and UBC Local 18 partnering together to provide meaningful career exploration experiences and inspire the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

06/04/2026

🌲 Take Tech: Explore a Career in Forestry! 🌲

Love the outdoors? The Green Industries courses in high school can be your first step toward an exciting career in forestry!

🌳 Why Forestry?
✔ Protect and manage our forests and natural resources
✔ Work outdoors in some of Canada's most beautiful landscapes
✔ Help promote sustainability and combat climate change
✔ Discover diverse career paths in conservation, research, education, and forest management
✔ Enter a growing field with strong career opportunities

🌱 Start Your Journey in High School
Through Green Industries courses, you can develop valuable skills, explore environmental careers, and gain hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom learning to the world around you.

✨ Today's students can become tomorrow's environmental leaders. Explore forestry and help create a more sustainable future—one tree, one forest, and one community at a time.

05/27/2026

The Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2026 is happening May 28–29 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, and it is an incredible event to see! That is tomorrow and Friday!

SCNC is the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in Canada. Each year, more than 550 competitors from across the country compete in over 40 skilled trade and technology competitions, showcasing impressive talent, creativity, and hands-on skills.

It’s a great opportunity for students, apprentices, industry professionals, and families to explore career paths in the skilled trades and see the next generation of talent in action.

If you’re in the Toronto area, this is definitely an event worth checking out.

05/25/2026

Educators & SHSM Leads!

If you still have students who need to complete a SHSM component to graduate or missed one along the way, be sure to check out the resources available on our website. ✅

There is also a NEW SHSM Certification Package available for Brightspace, making it easier than ever to provide students with access to key certifications and awareness training online.

Included certifications:
✔️ Anti-Oppression & Allyship Awareness
✔️ Ethical Considerations
✔️ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Awareness
✔️ AutoCAD
✔️ Health & Safety (Basic)
✔️ Communication & Effective Networking
✔️ Leadership
✔️ Project Management
✔️ Customer Service
✔️ Infection Control

📂 The package includes:
• Downloadable Brightspace certification files
• Support resources and tutorials
• Badge & certificate images

We strongly encourage teachers and school boards to involve their SHSM board lead and TELT team when onboarding and implementing these Brightspace resources.

05/20/2026

What is SHSM?

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a ministry-approved program that allows high school students to focus their learning in a sector they are passionate about — while earning their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

With SHSM, students can explore opportunities across 19 different sectors while gaining:
✔️ Hands-on learning
✔️ Industry-recognized certifications
✔️ Co-op experiences
✔️ Sector-specific skills
✔️ Reach ahead opportunities

Whether your pathway is Apprenticeship, College, Community, University, or Workplace, SHSM helps students build real-world experience, explore careers, and develop transferable skills for future success.

Discover the possibilities and explore SHSM opportunities today - talk to your guidance counsellor!

05/14/2026

It’s hard to believe it has already been a week since the Spring 2026 Technological Education: Pathways to Possibility Conference — it still feels like yesterday!

As we reflect on an incredible few days of learning, networking, and collaboration, we want to give another huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors. 👏

This event would not have been possible without your continued support and commitment to the future of Technological Education and Science & Technology. Thank you for investing in students, educators, experiential learning, and skilled trades pathways across Ontario. We truly appreciate your partnership!

05/09/2026

What an incredible conference! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended and helped make this event such a success.

To our amazing volunteers — thank you for your time, energy, and dedication behind the scenes. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you to Windsor and Caesars Windsor for hosting us and creating such a fantastic experience for our attendees.

And another huge shout out to all of our sponsors and exhibitors for your continued support, partnership, and contributions throughout the conference. Thank you for helping create meaningful connections and opportunities for everyone involved!

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05/07/2026

Our exhibitors are busy setting up and getting ready to welcome you! There’s so much to see, explore, and experience. Join us tonight at 7 PM and check out all the amazing exhibitors, displays, and opportunities waiting for you!

05/06/2026

We’re getting everything ready and the energy is building! 🔧✨

Final touches are happening, rooms are coming together, and we’re just hours away from kicking off Technological Education: Pathways to Possibility at the conference tomorrow in Windsor.

We can’t wait to welcome educators from across the province for hands-on learning, collaboration, and inspiration in tech ed and the skilled trades.

See you tomorrow—let’s build something amazing together. 💡

05/04/2026

👏 Another shoutout to our incredible major sponsors as we get ready for the Spring 2026 Technological Education: Pathways to Possibility Conference—just days away!

📍 May 7–9, 2026
📍 Caesar’s Convention Centre, Windsor

This event would not be possible without your continued support. Thank you for investing in the future of Technological Education and Science & Technology—we truly appreciate your partnership.

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