Gateway to the Trades Open House

HIEC-ApprenticeSearch.com was thrilled to welcome skilled trades job seekers, employers, partners and government stakeholders to our Burlington offices for our Gateway to the Trades Open House.  This two-day event provided future skilled trades professionals with the opportunity to build their network and their knowledge of the skilled trades pathway, with a focus on connecting to … Read more

Reflections on 33 Years of HIEC

Reflections on 33 years of HIEC  Kelly Hoey, Executive Director, HIEC-ApprenticeSearch.com Today, HIEC is celebrating its 33rd anniversary. From our humble beginnings as a volunteer-run organization – a committee of our Halton Chambers of Commerce, in fact. Since then, we have grown to become a leading provider of career exploration programs and services for young … Read more

Take Our Kids to Work Day 2022

For decades now, companies across Canada have been opening their doors to grade 9 students on what has become known as Take Our Kids to Work Day. This day is an annual event where children are given the opportunity to job-shadow their parents or another adult relative/family friend for a day. For many students, it … Read more