Simcoe Composite School will soon become one of three regional hubs for future-focused learning as the Grand Erie District School Board rolls out its new Technology and Innovation Hubs in September 2026.
The initiative is designed to connect secondary students with real-world career pathways across 11 high-demand sectors, including health care, skilled trades, manufacturing, green industries, and computer technology.
Alongside Simcoe Composite, hubs will also be located at Cayuga Secondary School in Haldimand County and North Park Collegiate in Brantford.
Director of Education JoAnna Roberto says the program builds on the success of North Park’s existing Innovation Hub and responds to growing demand across rural communities.
Each Grand Erie student will have a designated hub school they can choose to attend, with programming aligned to all four Ontario post-secondary pathways — apprenticeship, college, university, and direct entry into the workforce.
The hubs will feature both hard-technology courses, such as construction and manufacturing, and soft-technology fields including coding, digital design, robotics, and media production.
Learning spaces may include 3D printers, robotics labs, and collaborative STEAM environments aimed at building problem-solving and innovation skills.
More information on sector offerings and enrolment will be available through the Grand Erie District School Board.