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Career Profile: Machinist

March 1st, 2026; By Susan Huebert

Machines are part of all of our lives, but some people make a career of working with them. Tradespeople who set up or operate machines like lathes, milling machines, and […]


Why We Should Protect the Environment (French version available)

March 1st, 2026; By Susan Huebert

Cleaning up a mess can be a dull job, but living with dirt and garbage is much worse than that. Have you ever smelled a piece of rotten fruit or […]


Career Profile: Information Technology Network Technician

February 3rd, 2026; By Susan Huebert

If you ever work with computers, you know how helpful but sometimes frustrating they can be. You might have worked for hours on a project and then found that only […]


Career Profile: Communications Equipment Operators

February 3rd, 2026; By Susan Huebert

Have you ever been talking with someone on the phone when the sound suddenly cut out? Maybe you were listening to the radio or watching television when it stopped working. […]


What is Blue Monday? (French version available)

January 4th, 2026; By Susan Huebert

Some months of the year tend to be easier than others. When the sun is shining and the weather is warm, people tend to feel happier than they do in […]


Pipefitters (French version available)

January 4th, 2026; By Susan Huebert

Pipes are everywhere in our cities and towns, carrying water, fuels, or other substances to and from buildings or across the country. When these pipes work well, they are barely […]


Role of Trades in Post-Disaster Reconstruction

January 4th, 2026; 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 […]