Trade Tracks

04/19/2026

We need Support from the trades Community in Wellington Dufferin Waterloo and the City of Guelph

03/26/2026

At some point, every skilled trade is passed from one generation to the next.
The question is. Who are we passing it to?
That’s what Trade Tracks is built to answer.
Recognized as an award-winning economic development initiative, Trade Tracks is a hands-on, experience-driven event where students don’t just hear about the trades, they step into them. They see the work, try the tools, and begin to understand what a future in the trades could look like.
Last year, more than 2,100 students walked through our site, each one representing a potential future for the industries that built our communities.
As an exhibitor, this is your opportunity to:
• Share your knowledge and experience with the next generation
• Demonstrate the pride and craftsmanship behind your work
• Help young people see a clear, achievable path into the trades
• Contribute to the long-term strength of your industry and local economy
This isn’t about setting up a booth.
It’s about showing what your trade really is, and why it matters.
Trade Tracks is built on a simple idea:
skills are learned from people, not just programs.
📍 Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex Grounds
📅 Friday, May 22 (10 AM – 4 PM)
📅 Saturday, May 23 (10 AM – 2 PM)
If you’ve built something worth being proud of,
this is your chance to pass it on.
👉 Exhibitor applications now open: tradetracks.net
📩 Reach out if you’d like to talk about how your trade can be part of this

Call now to connect with business.

03/26/2026

Trade Tracks is proud to share that our founder, Carl Gray, has been named the 2025 Economic Development Influencer of the Year, receiving the George Bridge Award.
This recognition, by the County Of Wellington, reflects the growing impact of Trade Tracks as a community-driven initiative focused on:
• Career awareness in the skilled trades
• Hands-on student engagement
• Strong connections between education and industry
Trade Tracks was created to provide students with real-world exposure to the trades through interactive experiences, not passive displays.
This award is a testament to the collective effort of:
• Our exhibitors and industry partners
• Our volunteers and operations team
• Schools and educators
• The broader community
Together, we are building pathways, strengthening workforce development, and supporting the next generation.
Exploring Paths • Building Futures • Strengthening Community

03/19/2026

05/02/2025

Not sure what you want to do after school? That’s okay—Trade Tracks is here to help.

At Trade Tracks 2025, we created an interactive experience for over 2,100 students and hundreds of public attendees to explore real-world career opportunities in the skilled trades.

With hands-on demos and guidance from:
🔧 Trades professionals
🏫 Educational institutions
🏛️ Government agencies
🛠️ Industry associations

—our goal is simple: Help young people see the options they might not know they have.

Because exploring the trades isn’t just a career choice—it’s a gateway to building a future.

04/12/2025

Calling All Volunteers!

Trade Tracks Showcase is coming to the Fergus Fairgrounds — an experiential tradesperson event where young people can get hands-on and discover vital, valuable, and meaningful careers in the skilled trades!

Event Dates:

April 25 | 10am – 4pm
April 26 | 10am – 2pm
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers!
If you have 2, 3, or 4 hours, you could help create a golden moment for youth in our community.

Want to help out?
Fill out the volunteer form at www.tradetracks.net
OR
Join us for Volunteer Orientation Night:
April 16th | 7–9 pm
Board Room, Centre Wellington Sportsplex

Let’s build futures—together!

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02/27/2025

TRADE TRACKS is a not for profit corporation created solely to promote becoming a tradesperson as a viable and valuable career choice. There are 144 registered trades in the province of Ontario. Come talk to them at our Showcase and symposium April 25th and 26th 2025 at thew fairgrounds at the Fergus Sportsplex. more information at

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