The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)Educational Services Day is taking place this Friday.
Located at Toronto Motorsports Park, this event is bringing students in from the Grand Erie District School Board and showing them more about the world of racing and trades.
One of the speakers is Conestoga College teacher Jason Hardie, who explains a bit about what students can expect to see that day.
Hardie teaches Heavy Equipment Repair, and he is always hoping to see more students pass through his class.
He just went to a recent meeting where it was made clear that a focus on the trades is needed.
Hardie says reaching directly to students like this, in a new and exciting way, can go a long way in helping fill this gap.
Students will hear from speakers, speak with professionals, and of course, watch some racing.