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Jill of All Trades

Three people in matching orange shirts stand in front of a balloon arch with blue chain accents. Large illuminated letters in the background spell out "CAMBRIAN".

Key Details

Date & Time

Thursday, October 23, 2025,
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location

Cambrian College

Cost

Free

Hosted By

Cambrian College

Registration

No registration required.

Contacts

Cassandra Vanderpluym

Student Success and Recruitment Events Assistant

Send email
705-566-8101 ext.7765
A group of students in orange shirts sit on stools, listening to a speaker in an industrial workshop setting.

Jill of All Trades is an initiative aimed at inspiring young women in grades 10-12 to pursue a career in skilled trades and technologies.

    • Three students in a workshop setting, two wearing orange shirts and one in a blue shirt, working with tools. A bucket is on the floor between them.
    • Person in safety goggles and orange shirt painting a wooden toolbox at a workshop. Others are working in the background.
    • Two people work on a woodworking project in a workshop. Both are wearing safety glasses and long-sleeved shirts.
    • In a bustling lab, a man guides a young woman as she mixes a substance in a bowl. Both don safety goggles and sport orange "Jill of All Trades" shirts, proudly showcasing the Cambrian College spirit amidst the array of laboratory equipment.
    • Three people in matching orange shirts stand in front of a balloon arch with blue chain accents. Large illuminated letters in the background spell out "CAMBRIAN".
    • Two people stand in front of a white backdrop with logos, surrounded by orange and navy balloon arches.
    • Three people sitting at a table with a "Teachers" sign, wearing matching shirts and smiling. Indoor setting with windows in the background.
    Three students in a workshop, two wearing bright orange shirts, working together on a plumbing task with tools and piping.

    This full-day event offers a variety of activities and hands-on learning experiences, designed to foster a better understanding of skilled trades and technologies and encourage the exploration of a fulfilling career in these fields.

      Activities include

      • Hands-on workshops in labs showcasing various skilled trades programs offered at Cambrian College
      • Inspirational keynote address with guest speakers within the industry
      • A tour of Cambrian College labs
      • Lunch and snacks provided
      • Exclusive Jill of All Trades shirt and backpack filled with swag for participants

      If you’re a student who is interested in more information, please contact the following representative from your school board:

      • Rainbow District School Board – Jennifer Burns
      • Sudbury Catholic District School Board – Dan Levecque

      Partners

      • Dual Credit School College Work Initiative
      • Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
      • Sudbury Catholic District School Board
      • Rainbow District School Board

      2025 Sponsors

      We want to thank our sponsors who support Jill of All Trades at Cambrian College.

      North American Sponsors

      • Owens Corning
      • Enbridge Fueling Futures
      • Magna
      • Freshco

      National Sponsors

      • Home Depot
      • RBC Future Launch
      • Ellis Don
      • Mattamy Homes

      Provincial Sponsors

      • Wajax
      • Merit Ontario
      • Hydro One

      Gold Sponsors

      • Epiroc Grey
      • Vale Base Metals
      • Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations
      • Sandvik
      • Manitoulin Group of Companies

      Sponsorship opportunities

      For further sponsorship opportunities and information, please contact Spenser McCall.

      Spenser McCall
      Spenser McCall

      Manager, Alumni and Development

      Send email
      705-566-8101 ext.6855