Mission Briefing

Mentorship and Education

EH-TEAM members are actively involved in technical schools, trade shows, industry events, and educational institutions to encourage students to explore careers in the trades. Through hands-on workshops, school visits, and targeted presentations, EH-TEAM provides real-world insight and career guidance, helping students make informed decisions about their futures.

Canada has an alarming shortage of skilled labor. EH-TEAM is committed to bridging this gap by promoting trades as a viable and rewarding career path. Their goal is to increase trade school enrollment and apprenticeship participation while also inspiring the next generation of skilled trades workers by engaging with high school and senior elementary school students.

EH-TEAM:

Attends and supports industry events and trade shows to connect students with professionals.
Visits technical schools and high schools, bringing real-time on-the-job experience directly to aspiring tradespeople.
Conducts presentations and workshops in senior elementary and high schools to introduce younger students to careers in the trades.
Collaborates with schools to advertise upcoming events, ensuring students know where to meet EH-TEAM members and industry influencers.

Through these and other efforts, students at various stages of their educational journey have firsthand opportunities to meet trade professionals, ask questions, and get advice on training, job prospects, and career growth.

Inspiring the Next Generation Through Social Media

EH-TEAM members are not just skilled professionals, they are influencers who actively engage through social media. They create fun and educational content to attract followers, showcasing the trade in an motivating and rewarding way.

They highlight the pride of craftsmanship that comes with mastering a skill, inspiring young people to see the trades as a career worth pursuing.They create a sense of community, making it easier for newcomers to connect with industry professionals and mentors.

By leveraging their strong online presence, EH-TEAM members help increase awareness, drive event attendance, and make learning about the trades more accessible and appealing to a younger audience.

Manufacturer Sponsors

The success of EH-TEAM is made possible through generous support from manufacturer sponsors, who:

Cover travel and event costs for EH-TEAM members.
Sponsor EH-TEAM clothing, booths, and gear.
Provide products for technical training to EH-TEAM members and technical schools, ensuring students have hands-on learning opportunities with the latest tools and technology.
Are recognized in EH-TEAM’s marketing materials, social media, and events.

A Not For Profit Initiative, Powered by InfraAIR

EH-TEAM operates as a non-profit group, driven by volunteer trade members who take time off from their regular work to attend events, educate students, and ELEVATE THE TRADE.

InfraAIR supports and manages EH-TEAM, providing:

Administrative support and event coordination
Partnerships with manufacturers, trade media, foundations and distributors to book events
Website, marketing materials, and social media promotion
Booth builds, clothing, gear, and branding.