The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) Central Guidance team, in partnership with Humber College, provided students from James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School the opportunity to experience college for the day on May 17, 2024 (Friday).
Students toured the Humber Centre for Trades & Technology and explored first hand the opportunities available in the skilled trades and apprenticeship pathway. Students engaged in various hands-on workshops which included; plumbing, electrical and carpentry. In the workshops, students learned how to cut and crimp PEX pipe to construct their own hula hoop. They also were able to familiarize themselves with basic series and parallel circuits and tested their knowledge on simple circuits. Finally, each student was able to try out basic hand and power tools in building a birdhouse out of wood.
Students were inspired with new perspectives after participating in stimulating learning experiences that went beyond the traditional classroom to help them explore career options. A special thank you to the Administration and Guidance Department at James Cardinal McGuigan High School for their collaboration in making the day possible.
