NEWS
NEWS
Call for Writing Team 2026: Integration Lesson Plans for Cooperative Education
Posted: Jan 30, 2026
The Ontario Cooperative Education Association (OCEA) is seeking a curriculum writing team to create “Integration Lesson Plans for Cooperative Education, 2026” as a continuation of the “Pre-Placement Lesson Plans for Cooperative Education, 2023.”
Ontario Investing $2.6 Million to Help More Youth Gain Experience in the Skilled Trades
Posted: Dec 01, 2025
New Tech Trucks will introduce thousands of students to in-demand careers in the skilled trades.
Ontario Investing More Than $60 Million in Skilled Trades Apprentices
Posted: Oct 16, 2025
In-Class Enhancement Fund will protect Ontario workers by training up to 12,000 apprentices for in-demand jobs
Ontario Helping More Students Learn About Rewarding Careers in the Skilled Trades
Posted: Sep 12, 2025
Level Up! Career fairs will help over 50,000 students and jobseekers learn about good-paying, in-demand jobs
Ontario Investing $260 Million to Protect and Train Workers
Posted: Jul 29, 2025
Latest round of funding is part of the province’s $2.5 billion investment in the Skills Development Fund
July 29, 2025
Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Ontario Helping Students and Job Seekers Prepare for In-Demand Careers
Posted: Jun 12, 2025
New online tool will improve access to education and training for good-paying careers in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty.
Ontario Introducing Over 35,000 Students to Careers in Skilled Trades
Posted: Sep 12, 2024
Expansion of career fairs to 15 cities giving next generation of workers hands-on exposure to the trades...
Ontario Making It Easier to Enter Skilled Trades
Posted: May 01, 2024
New measures would make it easier for youth to get on a fast-track to well-paying careers
Ontario Helping More Students Kick-Start Careers in the Trades
Posted: Dec 12, 2023
Province investing record amount in key programs to prepare young people for in-demand jobs.
Ontario Doubling Career Fairs to Help More Young People Enter Skilled Trades
Posted: Sep 06, 2023
Over 25,000 students in grades 7 to 12 will learn about exciting and in-demand careers close to home
Ontario Preparing Students for Success
Posted: Sep 05, 2023
Students and parents can expect updated curriculum, more support and staffing for new school year
Ontario Preparing Students for Jobs of the Future
Posted: Mar 10, 2023
Mandatory high school graduation requirement will empower students with early exposure to technological education and skilled trades
Ontario Helping More Students Enter the Skilled Trades Faster
Posted: Mar 08, 2023
Grade 11 students can soon apprentice full-time and still earn their high-school diploma
2022 VIRTUAL OCEA FALL SYMPOSIUM e-NEWS
Posted: Dec 12, 2022
Update from the 2022 VIRTUAL OCEA FALL SYMPOSIUM, The Future Looks Bright! Held on November 14, 2022.
Ontario Modernizing Computer Studies and Tech-Ed Curriculum to Ensure Students Are Prepared for the Jobs of the Future
Posted: Dec 12, 2022
New curriculum to focus on life and job skills
Ontario Launches Skilled Trades Career Fairs for Students
Posted: Oct 18, 2022
Province unveils new initiatives to tackle labour shortages and modernize skilled trades
New Skilled Trades Training Centre Coming to Strathroy
Posted: Apr 08, 2022
April 08, 2022
Labour, Training and Skills Development
Ontario Helping More Young People Start Careers in the Skilled Trades
Posted: Mar 16, 2022
March 16, 2022
Labour, Training and Skills Development
Ontario Offering Free Training and Paid Apprenticeships for Electricians
Posted: Mar 15, 2022
March 15, 2022
Labour, Training and Skills Development
Building Ontario with $583 Million to Modernize Postsecondary Infrastructure
Posted: Feb 09, 2022
Funding will support postsecondary institutions in the delivery of high-quality education
2022 Virtual OCEA Spring Conference
Posted: Dec 03, 2021
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
2022 Virtual OCEA Spring Conference
Pathways Forward
April 4th and 5th, 2022
Online via Zoom
Ontario Investing in Training for Apprentices
Posted: Dec 02, 2021
Capital grants will support upgrades to equipment and training facilities for students
Ontario Making Additional Investment to Attract Young People to Skilled Trades Careers
Posted: Nov 24, 2021
$90 million in new funding will increase financial supports and apprenticeships for youth.
The George King Award of Excellence 2021 Winner: Donna Flasza
Posted: Sep 02, 2021
The George King Award of Excellence 2021 Winner: Donna Flasza
OCEA Poster Contest 2021: CONGRATULATIONS to Jaiden Armstrong, Renfrew Catholic DSB
Posted: Sep 01, 2021
OCEA Poster Contest 2021 Winner!
Ontario Training Young People for Technology Jobs in Niagara
Posted: Aug 05, 2021
Local youth will learn information technology skills to help small businesses expand online
