Caledon inspires local students with Youth Education Day

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CALEDON, ON (February 26, 2025) – Grade 10 students from Caledon high schools got a firsthand look at real-world career pathways at the Town’s Youth Education Day on February 25, 2026. Hosted at the award-winning Humber River Centre, in partnership with Deschool Online Inc., the event affirmed the Town’s commitment to connecting students with real-world learning opportunities and local job prospects.

Students enjoyed expert presentations and gained insights into careers across medical technology, skilled trades, entrepreneurship, and more. Workshops included:

  • Medical STEM & Technology: Designing health-tech and emergency response solutions.
  • Skilled Trades & Construction: Participating in design-build challenges.
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Exploring startup thinking and business ideation exercises.

“This initiative showed students how their education connects to real careers right here in our community,” said Eric Lucic, Commissioner of Planning and Development. “Caledon is home to thriving industries and cutting-edge innovation which drives economic growth and empowers the next generation of local leaders."

The event advances the Town’s broader workforce development and talent pipeline goals, helping students understand the opportunities available within Caledon as they prepare for the future.

To learn more about economic development in Caledon, visit caledonbusiness.ca.

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Media contact:
Communications
905.584.2272 | communications@caledon.ca
www.caledon.ca | @TownofCaledon

About Caledon 

Caledon is home to close to 80,000 residents and 4,000 businesses and is well-known for its natural attractions, rural charm and vital role in the economic engine of the Greater Toronto Area. It will soon be one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities as it prepares to become a city of 300,000 residents and 125,000 jobs by 2051. Under its current strategic plan, Caledon’s priorities remain environmental leadership, community vitality and livability, enhanced transportation and mobility, and service excellence and accountability. For more information, visit Caledon.ca or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky and X (formerly Twitter).