The Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Truck will be in Belleville on May 13 and 14. A partnership between the City of Belleville, Centre for Workforce Development, Bay of Quinte Economic Development and Trenval with support from the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program and Skills Ontario, the two-day event is an opportunity for students and anyone entering the workforce to get a hands-on look at the skilled trades by taking part in interactive activities and simulators in a fun, engaging environment. In addition, tours are being hosted by Schuetz Containerboard Systems, Quest-Tech Inc., Spark Power and the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre.

Members of the public are invited to experience the truck for themselves on Tuesday, May 13 from 5:30pm-8:00pm at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. This event is geared towards students who are thinking about the trades and interested in learning more.

The truck features a number of different stations including: Virtual paint simulator, Electrical wall, Pneumatics, Tire and brake station, Heavy machinery simulator, Welding simulator, Tool exploration, Try-a-trade (different PPE/skilled trades apparel), Walk-a-trade (VR Oculus experience featuring activities like forklift operating, residential electrician, powerline technician, 3D printing), Automotive electrical, Cake decorating, Edison bots, Hair styling, Tool rigging and more!