The Quinte Home Builders’ Association (QHBA)
is bringing Quinte Careers in Construction (QCIC) to Loyalist College on Wednesday,
October 14, 2026, offering students and the public an opportunity to explore the wide
range of careers that contribute to building homes and communities across the Bay of
Quinte region.
Taking place in Gym 2 at Loyalist College, QCIC will bring together residential
construction professionals, educators, workforce partners and young people to
showcase career pathways across the construction industry, from skilled trades and
technology to design, engineering, project management, planning and
entrepreneurship.
Student Event | 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
The daytime portion of QCIC is a closed event for registered students from across the
region. Students will connect directly with QHBA Certified Member mentors through
career pathway conversations and hands-on experiential learning activities designed to
introduce them to the people, skills and opportunities behind the residential construction
industry. QCIC’s goal is to help students see the breadth of opportunities available in
construction, have career pathway discussions, ask questions and learn directly from
professionals working in the industry today.
Public Event | 5:00 – 7:00 pm
QHBA and Partners will open the doors to the community for the Quinte Careers in
Construction Public Event, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Gym 2. It will feature career
pathway presentations from QHBA members, community and education partners, and a
youth panel featuring individuals who have begun their own journeys into construction
careers. Hosted tours of Loyalist College’s Skills Centre will also take place at the
event. There is also an opportunity to meet industry experts. Whether you are a student
considering what comes next, a parent helping your child explore career options, or
someone considering a career change, QCIC is a unique opportunity to meet the people
behind the businesses and organizations that help build our communities and learn
more about where a career in construction can take you. All are welcome to attend and
learn more about a career in construction.
Built Through Partnership
“Quinte Careers in Construction is a partnership event centered around creating
connections and helping people see the many career opportunities that exist within our
industry,” says Ruth Estwick, QHBA CEO. “We want students, parents and people
considering a new career to meet the people who build our communities, ask questions
and discover the many different pathways to building a career in residential
construction. You can’t choose a career you don’t know exists. QCiC was created to
change that.”
“We are proud to deliver Quinte Careers in Construction alongside an exceptional group
of industry, community, education and workforce partners,” says Sandi Ramsay, CEO of
Centre for Workforce Development.
The event would not be possible without the generous contributions from the City of
Belleville, Belleville Economic Development, the City’s Community Impact Grant,
Hastings Prince Edward District School Board, Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic
District School Board, Limestone District School Board, Loyalist College, Ontario Youth
Apprenticeship Program, and Centre for Workforce Development. We thank them all for
their partnership and commitment to connecting people with meaningful career
opportunities in the construction industry.
Quinte Careers in Construction is funded in part by our aforementioned community
partners, QHBA’s Quinte Careers in Construction Fund and our Diamond Event
Sponsor, Crozier Heating Ltd.
Additional information for the October 14 public event is available through the Quinte
Home Builders’ Association website at quintehomebuilders.com / events calendar. Note
that although registration is available, it is not required for the public event. You can
view the information without registering.
