Why Take Technology?
In Simcoe County and all over Ontario, the labour market is in high demand for people to work in the Skilled Trades and many trades are experiencing extreme shortages.
More Job Opportunities
Local employers may soon face difficulties finding skilled trade workers, as Baby Boomers begin to exit the workforce in record numbers.
Labour Markets Expanding
Between 2011-2017, Some trades have experienced a huge employment increases in Simcoe County and it will be only increasing with the demands of the future..
Construction:
4,495 jobs (+24.1%)
Health Care & Services:
3,700 jobs (+15.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services:
2,460 jobs (+16.8%)
There are currently over 300 trades to choose from.
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Earn More Money
Starting hourly wages:
Apprenticeships: $25 - $30
Health Care: $20 - $40
Construction: $20 - $25
Automotive: $25 - $30
Communications: $23-$40
Computers: $20 - $30
Tech Design: $35 - $40
Take Tech at Eastview
Explore the Possibilities
Essential Skills for Life
Learning, implementing, and practicing the 9 essential skills can improve your hireability and job retention.
The 9 essential skills are:
Writing
Collaboration
Numeracy
Reading
Document Use
Communication
Thinking
Digital Literacy
Continous Learning
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More Job Opportunities
Local employers may soon face difficulties finding skilled trade workers, as Baby Boomers begin to exit the workforce in record numbers.
Cool Tools, Cool Projects
Students learn how to use the tools of the trade and learn how to use them safely and effectively.
Construction:
Power Tools, Drill Press, Planer, CNC Router, Bird Houses, Cutting Boards, Benches, etc.
Transportation:
Hoist, Tire & Oil Changes, Car Maintenance, etc
Health Care:
First Aid, Wound Care, Needles, etc.
Communications Technology:
Photography,
Tech Design:
Floor Plan & Building Design, AutoCAD, 3D Printing, etc.
Computer Engineering:
Websites, Programming, Building Computers, Robotics, etc.
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Availabilty & Inclusivity
Eastview Technology Courses promote team work and are offered at a variety of levels: Workplace, College, and University. They are oftentimes open in grade 10 and 11 which means that you can start learning with no prior knowledge or prerequsite.
Eastview's
Technology
Inquiry
Challenge
The aims of the challenge is to explore the impact of technology on the world, promote the use of digital technology, and develop the 6Cs—critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, citizenship/culture, and character education.
Students, working in teams, will formulate an inquiry question to research and draw conclusions from, based on one of the following broad topics:
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Social Justice
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Environmental Stewardship
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Global Citizenship
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Artificial Intelligence
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Students will propose a question, research the question with the help of a teacher mentor, and then showcase the results of their inquiry research using their choice of digital technology.
Students will present their finished projects at a special open-house event on June 5th, 2023.
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