Scaffold for Success: Network Like a Boss

For people in the skilled trades, the best opportunities often come from relationships—referrals, repeat clients, and being top of mind when work comes up. This workshop breaks down networking in a way that’s practical, realistic, and built specifically for construction and trade-based work.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll leave with:

• A clear networking strategy that fits your trade and personality
• A short, confident “intro ask” you can actually use
• A better understanding of who you should be networking with—and where to find them

This workshop is ideal for:

• Folks currently working in the skilled trades
• Apprentices, journeypersons, and experienced tradespeople exploring what’s next
• Independent contractors and trade-based business owners
• Anyone in the trades who wants more consistent work and better connections

No business or networking experience required—just an interest in learning how to build stronger professional relationships.

Scaffold for Success Workshop Series

This workshop is part of Scaffold for Success, a 6-part series offered through the Venture Lab for Skilled Trades at Conestoga College. The series is built specifically to support people in the skilled trades with practical, real-world business skills, no business background required.

Each workshop focuses on tools you can apply immediately to help you build a more sustainable, professional, and profitable trades business. There is no requirement to join all of the workshops in the series.

You can attend individual workshops or take part in the full series to build a stronger foundation for long-term success in the trades.

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Host or Publisher Conestoga College Entrepreneurship Collective