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Women in Trades: Breaking the Stereotypes

November 7th, 2023; By Mara Hurst

Trades are an essential career path in society. This field is frequently dominated by men. In fact, “women only make up 5% of the skilled trades workforce.” (Skilled Trades College) […]


Role of Trades in Post-Disaster Reconstruction

November 7th, 2023; By Susan Huebert

Disasters can come suddenly or build slowly over a long time. However, they all require reconstruction once they are over, and the trades can be an important part of the […]


The Pros and Cons of Online Courses in Post-Secondary Education

November 7th, 2023; By Tiffany Chang

Many post-secondary schools deliver classes online, with some programs even offered entirely on a remote basis. While this opens up various opportunities for students, it still presents both pros as […]


Natural Resources Careers in BC

November 7th, 2023; By Susan Huebert

Natural resources are all around us, from water in the lakes and rivers to the oil and gas under the ground to the sun in the sky. Natural resources careers […]


Emergency Preparedness Skills in Trades

November 7th, 2023; By Susan Huebert

Suppose that an emergency happened. Would you be prepared for it? For people in the trades, emergency preparedness skills are important for ensuring that the work can continue, while also […]


BC’s Thriving Film Industry

November 7th, 2023; By Susan Huebert

When people think of the film industry, the first place that comes to mind is likely Hollywood or maybe Toronto. Yet British Columbia has a thriving film industry that has […]


Career Profile: Teacher Assistants

October 24th, 2023; By Susan Huebert

In your classes at school, you probably have a regular teacher and maybe an assistant who helps with some of the lessons or with students who need personal attention. Teacher […]