Catch the Edge Factor crew in Sudbury, Hamilton, and London where students will have the opportunity to explore careers in the skilled trades with an immersive learning experience.
Level Up! events, hosted by Skilled Trades Ontario, are large-scale career fairs, offering Grade 7 -12 students access to over 100 interactive exhibits and information about pursuing a future in the skilled trades. These events can be the first step toward a career in industries that are constantly innovating, on the cutting edge of emerging technologies, and making a critical difference in people’s lives by providing them with immersive, hands-on experiences.
At the Edge Factor exhibitor booth, learners of all ages will:
- Experience Virtual Reality: Immersive Learning
Students will discover the thrilling world of skilled trades with Edge Factor's VR and be entered to win prizes and Edge Factor merch!
Our immersive 360° virtual reality experiences allow students to explore industries and technology used in industries such as Service, Construction, and Industrial like never before! Students hear the voices of industry professionals sharing insights and get a realistic and engaging view of what it's like to work in the trades! They'll meet a Greenhouse Supervisor, a Baker, a Construction Equipment Operator, a Millwright, and more.
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Meet the Edge Factor Crew
Edge Factor team members collaborate and innovate new and exciting ways to inspire the next generation. Everyone on the team dedicates their time, skills, and passion to our platform, content, events, and partnership projects. You may even recognize some of them or their voice from Edge Factor media!
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Discover More Ways to Connect and Continue Your Career Journey with Edge Factor
At the booth, you’ll get a glimpse of what Edge Factor has to offer and realize that it’s just the beginning! There are many ways to connect with us and continue your career exploration journey.
Join Edge Factor at These Upcoming Level Up! Career Fairs
We are thrilled to announce that Edge Factor team members will be at the following Level Up! Career Fairs:
September 12th
Cobourg Community Centre
Cobourg, ON
September 17th
Essa Agriplex
Barrie, ON
September 19th
The Aud
Kitchener, ON
November 12th - 13th
Western Fair District Agriplex
London, ON
November 20th - 21st
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Niagara Falls, ON
November 26th to 28th
International Centre Hall 2
Mississauga, ON
The Edge Factor team engaging students at Level Up! Career Fairs in 2023
Edge Factor Mission & Vision
Edge Factor equips communities with workforce and career development solutions, inspiring people to explore, prepare, and connect on their Career Journey.
We do this in 3 key ways:
Smart Platform: Schools, families, companies, and service providers use our platform to share nearly 5000 learning objects, videos, activities, Educator Guides, and career development tools in classrooms, homes, and at events. Our Library uses the power of storytelling and gamified experiences to guide learners of all ages forward in their Career Journey.
Content Creation: From East to West, we film modular content and create digital learning tools that showcase local opportunities and share real-life stories. We partner with schools, companies, and workforce leaders to produce K-12+ content like Career Profiles, Virtual Workplace Tours, Soft Skills, STEAM on the Job, and more.
Events: Our live and virtual Keynote Presentations and event Toolkits equip event hosts across the globe with multimedia tools to engage audiences. From school auditoriums to stadiums, students to CEOs, and educators to parents, our high-impact presentations drive home key workforce development messages. Invite Edge Factor to your next event!
Learn more about the Level Up Career Fairs!
Level Up!, is the Ontario-wide, multi-day career fair event that brings together the best in skilled trades professionals across industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, associations, and more.
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