Making the transition to a post-secondary education at one of Ontario's 150 skilled trades, 28 colleges or 20 universities can be a difficult task. In this section you will find all the information that you need in order to make decisions about where to apply and how to pay for your post-secondary education.
Events
- Ontario Universities Fair comes to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on the last weekend in the Fall. It is an opportunity for students and parents to speak directly with university admission representatives and faculty from the provinces' universities.
- Ontario College Information Fair occurs at the end of October and provides students and parents the opportunity to investigate diploma, degree and certificate programs offered at the provinces' colleges.
- Level Up- Apprenticeship Fair is a multi-day career fair events that happens every fall that bring together skilled trades professionals across industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, associations and more.
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a specialized program in high school that allows you to explore apprenticeship and consider careers in the skilled trades, generally starting in Grade 11 or Grade 12 through the cooperative education program.
- Accelerated Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) students in their last semester of high school can earn high school credits, and register as an apprentice. There is an open house every fall and students from grade 10-12 are encouraged to attend to explore the apprenticeship pathway.
- Skilled Trades Ontario - this is the one-stop shop for opportunities in the skilled trades, and how to get started after graduating high school.
Post-Secondary Fairs
| Post Secondary Events | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Universities Fair | September 27 - 28 | 9:30 am to 5 pm, daily | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building |
| Ontario Colleges | The Ontario College Fair will not take place in 2025. Students are invited to attend one of the College Information Program opportunities offered at colleges and polytechnics throughout Ontario All Ontario colleges and polytechnics offer a wide range of in-person and virtual options to connect with students, families, and educators — including Open Houses, campus visits, school presentations, webinars, and one-on-one advising, including offering a comprehensive College Information Program. We encourage you to reach out directly to the colleges and polytechnics in your region or visit ontariocolleges.ca/events for more information. | ||
| Level Up- Apprenticeship Fair | TBA | TBD | TBD |
| Ontario Skills Competition | May 4 - 6 | TBD | Toronto Congress Center |
Post-Secondary Events At High Schools Across the Board
*listed by date
| School(s) Hosting | Date | Time | Location |
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Secondary School | September 17, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School 90 Bur Oak Avenue Markham, ON, L6C2E6 |
Bur Oak Secondary School | September 18, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Bur Oak Secondary School 933 Bur Oak Avenue Markham, ON, L6E1G4 |
Bur Oak Secondary School | October 6, 2025 | 9:30 pm - 1:00 pm | Bur Oak Secondary School 933 Bur Oak Avenue Markham, ON, L6E1G4 |
Thornhill Secondary School | October 6, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Thornhill Secondary School 167 Dudley Ave Thornhill, ON, L3T2E5 |
Markville Secondary School | October 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Markville Secondary School 1000 Carlton Rd Markham, ON, L3P7P5 |
Aurora High Secondary School
Partnering High Schools: King City Secondary School, St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School, Cardinal Carter Catholic High School, Dr. G W Williams Secondary School | October 15, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Aurora High School 155 Wellington Street West Aurora, ON, L4G2P4 |
Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School Partnering High Schools: Maple High School, Stephen Lewis Secondary School, Westmount Collegiate Institute | October 22, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School 1401 Clark Ave W Thornhill, ON, L4J7R4 |
Milliken Mills High School Partnering High Schools: Middlefield Collegiate Institute | October 23, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Milliken Mills High School 7522 Kennedy Road Markham, ON, L3R9S5 |
Sir William Mulock Secondary School
Partnering High Schools: Dr JM Denison Secondary School, Huron Heights Secondary School, Newmarket High School and Sacred Heart Catholic High School | October 30, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Sir William Mulock Secondary School 705 Columbus Way Newmarket, ON, L3X2M7 |
Keswick High School | November 6, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Keswick High School 100 Biscayne Boulevard Keswick, ON, L4P3S2 |
Alexander Mackenzie High School
Partnering High Schools: Richmond Hill High School, Richmond Green Secondary School, Bayview Secondary School, Langstaff Secondary School | November 6, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Alexander MacKenzie High School Richmond Hill 300 Major MacKenzie Dr W Richmond Hill, ON, L4C3S3 |
Bill Hogarth Secondary School
Partnering High Schools: Markham District High School, Stouffville District Secondary School
| November 12, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Bill Hogarth Secondary School 100 Donald Sim Avenue Markham, ON, L6B0R1 |
Emily Carr Secondary School
Partnering High Schools:Tommy Douglas SS and Woodbridge College. | November 13, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Emily Carr Secondary School 4901 Rutherford Road Woodbridge, ON, L4H3C2 |