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A Message from the Executive Dean

Faculty of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

On behalf of the Faculty of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship, I want to extend my warmest congratulations on reaching this important milestone. Your hard work, determination, and resilience have brought you here, and we couldn’t be prouder. As you step into the next chapter – whether it is joining the workforce, continuing your studies, or pursuing new passions – know that you have the skills and confidence to succeed. The future needs your talent, your ideas, and your leadership. Stay curious, stay courageous, and keep learning.

We can’t wait to see all you will achieve. You have earned this moment – enjoy it and continue to dream big.

All the best in this next chapter of your journey!

Tania Clérac
Executive Dean

2025 Graduates from the Faculty of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship

Legend

  • (P) President’s Honour Roll - cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher
  • (S) Scholarship recipient
  • (G) Global Learner Achievement
  • (*) Highest Ranking Graduate - graduate with highest program GPA

Faculty of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Grad Shout-outs

 

Ethan Middleton, Mechanical Technician - Millwright (Co-op option available)
Ethan Middleton Mechanical Technician - Millwright (Co-op option available)

Congrats Ethan. Wish you the best of luck with your future.❤️

Submitted by: Taylor Galbraith from Oshawa
Gabriel Boodram, Class of 2025, Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
Gabriel Boodram, Class of 2025 Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)

So proud of you Gabe. You’ll do great things! ❤️

Submitted by: Jocelynn from London
Diego Lara, Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)
Diego Lara Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)

Congratulations, Diego Lara! Today, you’ve reached a beautiful milestone — graduating as a Mechanical Technician in Elevating Devices — and my heart is overflowing with pride. I’ve watched your journey, the effort you’ve put in, the obstacles you’ve overcome, and the passion that’s driven you forward. You’ve proven that with hard work and heart, anything is possible. This achievement is more than a title — it’s a reflection of your strength, your character, and the bright future ahead of you. As you begin this new chapter, always remember: no matter how high you rise or where life takes you, you will always be my little boy, and my love and support will always be with you. Mom and Dad

Submitted by: Marta from Whitby
Joseph Dessailly, Carpentry – Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)
Joseph Dessailly Carpentry – Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)

Congratulations, Joe! 🎓 We’re so proud of you and everything you’ve achieved. It’s been amazing to watch you grow into the smart, driven, and kind person you are today. We can’t wait to see what’s next for you, this is just the beginning! Love always, Shane & Meg

Submitted by: Meaghan from Edmonton, Alberta
Justin Moses, Mechanical Technician - Millwright (Co-op option available)
Justin Moses Mechanical Technician - Millwright (Co-op option available)

A huge congratulations to my brother, Justin! We are all so proud of you! You are moving on to great things, we love you! -Court

Submitted by: Courtney
Zander Scott, Automotive Technician – Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) (Co-op option available)
Zander Scott Automotive Technician – Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) (Co-op option available)

Congratulations Zander! We are so proud of you! The best is yet to come and we can’t wait to see what you do next! Love you Mom and Dad

Submitted by: Tracie
Josh MacArthur, Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
Josh MacArthur Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)

Congratulations on paving the way to success in your next chapter of life!

Submitted by: Sharon from Whitby
Matthew Reel, Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
Matthew Reel Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)

Congrats on a job well done. The end of your formal education and a moment to reflect on all the obstacles that you have overcome. Life is beginning new (again) for you. Best wishes. Mom & Dad

Submitted by: Brian Edward from Tribute Community Centre
Noah Mohammed, Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing
Noah Mohammed Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing

Congratulations Noah Mohammed! We are so proud of your accomplishments. The future is bright. Love you to infinity. The Mohammed Family

Submitted by: Fareeaa from Markham
Josh Mavin, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC)
Josh Mavin Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC)

Great job!!

Submitted by: Julie
Ethan Drover, Carpentry – Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)
Ethan Drover Carpentry – Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)

All the best Ethan . Greetings from Nl. Love Aunt Bibby and Uncle Cal. Love you

Submitted by: Ethan from Nl
Caiden Donovan, Welding Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
Caiden Donovan Welding Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)

To My Amazing Son, Congratulations on your graduation! 🎓 I’m so proud of you—it means the world to see you hit this milestone. You've worked hard, pushed through challenges, and grown into a strong, kind, and determined young man. This is only the start of something amazing. No matter where life takes you, always remember that you have everything it takes to succeed—and you’ll always have my love and support cheering you on. Always remember "boy you make my heart melt" So proud of you today and always. Love, Mom ❤️

Submitted by: Cindy from Oshawa
Matthew B, Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)
Matthew B Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)

We are so proud of you Matthew! Lots of love is being sent your way as you start this new chapter in your life. Love Mom, Dad and Michael

Submitted by: Matthew
Noah Johnston/Reece Hegarty, Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available), Welding Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
Noah Johnston/Reece Hegarty Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available), Welding Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)

Friends all the way!!

Submitted by: Tricia
Class of 2025, Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
Class of 2025 Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)

Congratulations Cam! We're very proud of you. Love your family!!

Submitted by: Tracy from Uxbrisge
Mason Touchie, Carpentry – Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)
Mason Touchie Carpentry – Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)

Congratulations Mason Touchie. Nailed it!

Submitted by: Craig
Séamus O'Donnell, Trades Fundamentals
Séamus O'Donnell Trades Fundamentals

Congratulations Shay! I'm so proud of you! Love: Jorja

Submitted by: Jorja
Class of 2025, Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
Class of 2025 Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)

Ryan, we are so proud of everything you have overcome to get here. It’s been a difficult journey but your resilience and determination have taken you far! We are excited to where the next adventure takes you! Congratulations!

Submitted by: Annette & Lance from Markham
Mark Goodman, Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques
Mark Goodman Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques

Congratulations Mark on this wonderful achievement! We’re all so proud of you. The future is bright and we can’t wait to see all you accomplishment. From Natalia & JJ

Submitted by: Natalia
Liam Thompson, Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing
Liam Thompson Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing

We are so proud of you, Liam! Your hard work and perseverance really paid off. This is just the beginning. You have so many good things ahead of you. Enjoy the journey, son! Love, Your family

Submitted by: Karen
Meghan Reid, Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)
Meghan Reid Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)

We are very proud of you, Meg! Your hard work and studies will make you far! Congratulations!!! Love, Mom & Dad

Submitted by: Adele from Convocation
Diego Lara, Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)
Diego Lara Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)

A huge congratulations to our incredible son on graduating as a Mechanical Technician – Elevating Devices! 🛗💪 Your journey through this challenging and specialized trade has been nothing short of inspiring. From day one, you showed focus, drive, and a passion for building, fixing, and keeping people moving safely. Today, you step into a career that literally lifts lives — and I couldn’t be more proud. You’ve earned every bit of this achievement, and I can’t wait to see where your skills and dedication take you next. Here’s to the beginning of a bright future — full of upward momentum (and a few well-tuned elevators 😉). Congratulations, son — We love you and we are so proud of you! ❤️ Proud Parents: Marta, & Armando Lara

Submitted by: Marta from Whitby
Marissa Chanderpaul, Automotive Technician – Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) (Co-op option available)
Marissa Chanderpaul Automotive Technician – Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) (Co-op option available)

Congratulations, Marissa!!! You have worked so hard and come so far. We are so proud to be cheering you on, today and always! Love, Mom, Dad, Nicole, Darius & Kobe

Submitted by: Nicole from Ajax
Ethan Salfarlie, Trades Fundamentals
Ethan Salfarlie Trades Fundamentals

We are absolutely so very blessed and proud of the young man you are being forged into. Continue to walk with integrity, be grateful and humble always. You are guided protected and purposed by God. Spread your wings and fly because your accomplishments have silenced the noise and you were designed for great things. Pursue your passion, use your God given talents and your life will lack nothing. Congratulations Ethan !!! Love your Family

Submitted by: Lorna from Scarborough
Joshua Mavin, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC)
Joshua Mavin Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC)

Congratulations Josh

Submitted by: Lani & Bob from Waterloo
Joseph Dessailly, Carpentry – Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)
Joseph Dessailly Carpentry – Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)

Congratulations Bubba/Uncle Joe Joe!! We cannot be more proud of you and how hard you worked!

Submitted by: Kate
Class of 2025, Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques
Class of 2025 Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques

Im so proud of you my love for graduating! Good luck on your future accomplishments and new experiences. I love you, love lilly

Submitted by: lilly from courtice
Fionn, Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)
Fionn Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)

Congrats Fionn! You took the win.....no cap. 😉

Submitted by: Melissa
William Bittorf, Welding Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
William Bittorf Welding Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)

Congratulations on your Graduation! Watching you grow into a strong, intelligent, and determined man you are today is one of the greatest joys of our life. Your hard work, dedication and perseverance have lead to this amazing milestone and we couldn't be prouder. As this chapter closes and you step into the next phase - remember this is just the beginning of all incredible things you are capable of achieving. Stay true, always believe in yourself, the are no limits to stop or contain you!!! With all our love and Pride, Dad, Amanda, Alysha, Grams, & Gramps

Submitted by: Jeremi from OShawa
Tyler Smith, Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
Tyler Smith Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)

Congratulations Tyler! We're so proud of you.

Submitted by: Shannon from Oshawa
Davis Edwards, Welding Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
Davis Edwards Welding Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)

Huge congrats, Davis! You’ve welded your way to success — We always knew you’d be a real arc-wizard. Now go stick your future together stronger than a MIG on mild steel!

Submitted by: Sarah from Oshawa
Bradley Mielke, Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)
Bradley Mielke Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)

Bradley Mielke, love your work ethic, Opa

Submitted by: Fred from Sarnia Ontario
Joseph Dessailly, Carpentry – Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)
Joseph Dessailly Carpentry – Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)

You did it!!!! We are so proud of you! Go climb your mountains and follow your dreams. We love you! Love the Family ❤️

Submitted by: Meg
Diego Lara, Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)
Diego Lara Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)

Congratulations Diego!! I am very proud of you -Andrea

Submitted by: Andrea from Whitby
Ethan Staines, Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Co-op option available)
Ethan Staines Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Co-op option available)

Congrats So Proud Continued success Nanny

Submitted by: Catherine from USa
Fara Shea, Automotive Technician – Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) (Co-op option available)
Fara Shea Automotive Technician – Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) (Co-op option available)

Congratulations so proud of you ❤️❤️

Submitted by: Hannah
Apolinario Sozinho class of 2025, Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available), Electromechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op option available)
Apolinario Sozinho class of 2025 Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available), Electromechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op option available)

Apolinario the Sozinho family thanks you for honoring us with this precious gift know that you have made us all proud ,pai,mãe,your siblings everyone ,we wished to have been present to witness one of your biggest wins but unfortunately yeah .Well enjoy your day and we love you. -Sozy

Submitted by: Catarina from Namibia
Ethan Staines, Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Co-op option available)
Ethan Staines Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Co-op option available)

Congratulations, Ethan! We are proud of all you have accomplished the past two years! Mom and Dad

Submitted by: John from Trumbull, CT, USA
Alexander Vaughan, Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
Alexander Vaughan Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)

Congratulations Alex! We love you xoxo

Submitted by: Kim from Whitby
Cameron Jessup, Mechanical Technician - Millwright (Co-op option available)
Cameron Jessup Mechanical Technician - Millwright (Co-op option available)

Congratulations Cam So proud of you ❤️ Love your sister, Mya

Submitted by: Mya from Oshawa
Loghan Smerdon, Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques
Loghan Smerdon Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques

Way to go Bud!!! We are so proud of you.

Submitted by: Loghan from Oshawa
Alexander Vaughan, Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
Alexander Vaughan Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)

We are so proud of you Alex! We love you so much Love, Mom, Dad, Gabe , Addy, Grace xoxo

Submitted by: Kim from Whitby
Ethan Staines, Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Co-op option available)
Ethan Staines Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Co-op option available)

Congratulations, Ethan Staines! So proud of all your achievements! Love, Mom & Dad

Submitted by: Heather from Connecticut, USA
Daniela Tero, Welding Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
Daniela Tero Welding Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)

I'm so sorry that I can't be there to watch you graduate as I'm away at work in Alaska, but I'm happy my family can be there on my behalf. I can't wait for you to get your career started and see what other goals you will accomplish in the future! I'm so unbelievably proud of you! Love Austin

Submitted by: Austin from Hyder, Alaska
Brandon Walker, Mechanical Technician - Millwright (Co-op option available)
Brandon Walker Mechanical Technician - Millwright (Co-op option available)

We are so proud of you and looking forward to your next adventures! You worked hard for this moment!

Submitted by: Stacey from Little Britain
Naythan Lambert, Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)
Naythan Lambert Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)

Congratulations Naythan! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Naiya, Nahla, Grandma Rita, Aunty Laurie, Uncle Junior, and Shiloh.

Submitted by: Laurie from Toronto, Ontario
Lavinia Hoog, Power Engineering Techniques – Fourth Class
Lavinia Hoog Power Engineering Techniques – Fourth Class

Great job Lavinia! We are so proud of you.

Submitted by: Sarah
Lucas Cole, Trades Fundamentals
Lucas Cole Trades Fundamentals

We are all so proud of you for completing Trades Fundamentals, Lucas. Congratulations on all your hard work! Love, Mom, Dad, Anna and Corey (and your brother too)

Submitted by: Cindy from Brooklin, Ontario
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