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J Piro

@mrjpiro

Former Education Officer, now Adjunct Professor, focused on technological education, Tech Ed Initial Teacher Education, skilled trades, and apprenticeship.

 Ontario, Canada
Joined May 2010
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About 200 people got off in Stratford, Ontario for the first ever Toronto-Stratford @GOtransit weekend train. Passenger rail has massive potential to drive tourism in small town Ontario!
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Amazing news!!! Congratulations to all those in the Stratford area that made this happen! @MayorRitsma @joanigerber @investStratford @stratfest @AlexanderGlista news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
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Every time a student discovers a trade or technology-based career through technological education, a pathway opens. Secondary schools are one of the most important places to solve the skilled trades gap! #TakeTech #TeachTech #TechEdLeadership #OYAP forbes.com/sites/nicholaswym…
The Real Talent Shortage Isn’t Degrees—It’s Pathways

The Real Talent Shortage Isn’t Degrees—It’s Pathways

The US faces a growing skills gap as millions of trade jobs go unfilled. Here is why pathways like CTE and apprenticeships matter more than degrees.

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Do you have trade/tech skills? Want to inspire the next generation! Become a Tech Ed teacher in Ontario. Learn more 👉 oct.ca/becoming-a-teacher #TeachTech #OCT_OEEO #OntEd #MLITSD #STO
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Teaching the TAS course this semester? We’ve launched a new resource to guide you & your students through the Engineering Design Process (EDP) in the classroom! Use, adapt, or modify these resources to best fit your classroom needs! #STEM #EngineeringDesignProcess #TeachTech
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February is Career & Technological Education (CTE) month! Some promotional ideas: - Share information about your TechEd programs, courses and facilities - Highlight Pathway and Job Skills programs available to students - Make #CTE Month official in your school board/school
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Thank you @HTZfan for sharing!
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February is CTE month! More promotional ideas: - Create a Pathways Advisory Committee at your school board/school - Recognize your industry/community/post-secondary/apprenticeship partners Celebrate Balanced Intelligence! @JobTalksCanada #SuccessforLife #TakeTech @OCTEOntario
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Thank you @enaholtermann for sharing!
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Thank you @JobTalksCanada for sharing!
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Thank you @CribbsLeeat for sharing!
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#Success4Life #TakeTech #SHSM #DualCredit #OYAP #ONEL #TechEdLeadership #SkilledProfessions @OCTEOntario @OCEA_AECO @OSCA_ACOSO @ONeducation @ONTatwork @SkilledTradesON
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The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on experience while still in high school! This is more than just a class—it’s a chance to explore, learn, and grow while setting yourself up for a rewarding future. #OYAP #SkilledTrades
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🎓 Why Take Co-op in High School? 💼 Gain real-world experience 🔍 Explore careers you’re passionate about 🤝 Build your network 📜 Boost your resume with valuable skills 🎯 Earn credits while preparing for your future Set yourself up for success—add co-op to your course list!
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Why Try Cooperative Education in High School? 🔹 Gain real-world, hands-on experience 🔹 Build valuable skills for your resume 🔹 Make connections in your desired field 🔹 Boost your confidence and independence 🔹 Discover if a career path is right for you #Co-op #SHSM #OYAP
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Planning courses for next year, why not explore tech? It's a smart way to gain valuable skills & secure your future! Learn hands-on trades like electrical, welding, construction, manufacturing & automotive —fields with high job demand & great pay. #TakeTech #SkilledTrades
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Jordan encourages students to try a trade through co-op, OYAP or tech courses. “The relationships I have made, the type of work I get to do, and being an integral part of a team has brought me more job fulfillment than I had outside the skilled trades.” skilledtradesontario.ca/appr…
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Attention Gr 10 Female AMDSB Students! If you’re enrolled in construction, manufacturing, transportation, or tech design courses, check your inbox this Thursday! We’ll be sending you some exciting details on the event and registration steps. Don’t miss out!
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Thanks to all #AMDSB #TechEd teachers who joined me in last week's TAS1O/2O PD session. Your passion for supporting all students in attaining the new grad requirement is inspiring. Stay Amazing! #Success4Life #TakeTech #TechEdLeadership @OCTEOntario @ONeducation @SkilledTradesON
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