Geoff Petznick

Geoff Petznick is the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) and Skilled Trades Consultant with the Limestone District School Board and serves as Education Director for the Kingston Home Builders Association. A licensed carpenter, Geoff taught secondary school construction for many years before moving into a central role. His work focuses on strengthening pathways from secondary school to the skilled trades, apprenticeship, post-secondary education and the workforce. Geoff works collaboratively with educators, employers, industry, colleges and community organizations to create meaningful, hands-on opportunities for students to explore and pursue careers in the skilled trades. His work includes supporting SHSM and skilled trades programming, experiential learning, industry partnerships, and initiatives that connect students directly with employers and the broader skilled trades community. Through his roles in education and industry, along with his involvement with Skills Ontario and provin