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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

Wednesday, April 29, 2026,
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.

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.

    • Several students in orange and navy shirts collaborate on electrical wiring projects at tables during the Cambrian College Jill of All Trades event, with industrial workshop equipment visible in the background.
    • Two young students wearing blue hard hats and orange long-sleeve shirts sit at a table with a green cloth and a bottle, indoors at the Cambrian College Jill of All Trades event.
    • Two students wearing lab coats, gloves, and safety glasses stand side by side in a science laboratory at the Cambrian College Jill of All Trades event, with other individuals working in the background.
    • Two students wearing orange shirts and safety glasses work with machinery at a lab bench during the Cambrian College Jill of All Trades event, with computers and other students visible in the classroom background.
    • Two students in safety gear use pipe-cutting tools in a workshop during the Cambrian College Jill of All Trades event, with others observing and working in the background. All are wearing matching orange shirts.
    • Students in matching orange shirts work on woodworking projects at individual stations during the Cambrian College Jill of All Trades event, using tools and handling wooden pieces in a lively workshop.
    • Three people stand in front of a step-and-repeat banner with sponsor logos at the Cambrian College Jill of All Trades event, surrounded by blue and orange balloons, in a hallway with tiled floor and brick walls.

    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
    • Sandvik
    • Manitoulin Group of Companies
    • Côté Gold
    • Shulich Builders
    • Cooper Equipment Rentals

    Silver Sponsors

    • Technica Mining
    • Lopes
    • AlumaSafway

    Nickel Sponsors

    • Ontario Power Generation
    • Komatsu
    • IHSA
    • Workforce People at Work
    • Northern Construction Academy
    • Pioneer Construction
    • Fisher Wavy
    • Sudbury Local 1425

    Bronze Sponsors

    • KGHM

    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