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Why Trades? Labour Shortages in Canada

August 24th, 2013; By CareersInTrades.ca

The trades are one of the fastest growing sectors in Canada and, as such, there are projected labour shortages in the coming years. This means there are more jobs than […]


Green Cleaning

August 24th, 2013; By Julia Shaw

Whether you live at home, or at campus, cleaning is an unavoidable part of the daily routine. Have you ever read the list of ingredients in store bought cleaning products? […]


Too Cool for School?

August 24th, 2013; By Cheryl Marie

“A human being is not attaining his full heights until he is educated.” – Horrace Mann It is important to remember messages such as these when the pressure of high […]


Defining Internships and Apprenticeships – Your Rights

August 22nd, 2013; By Canadian Intern Association

There are few laws in Canada defining or regulating internships directly. Each province has its own employment standards legislation, regulations and/or guidelines that may apply to interns. ONTARIO Ontario’s Employment […]


Women in the Trades

July 31st, 2013; By Chelsea Mizzi

Let’s be honest how many of us girls grew up dreaming of being a mechanic or a welder? The answer is probably not many, and if you did you probably […]


Preparing for High School

July 31st, 2013; By Susan Huebert

Starting high school can be an exciting time for many people. If you’re nearing that point in your life, you probably feel a combination of fear and anticipation. It’s the […]


Managing Your Money Wisely

July 23rd, 2013; By Wendy Chiavalon

It’s not fun being broke and it’s definitely not fun living paycheque to paycheque! Learning how to manage money wisely is a skill that should be taught in school. Unfortunately, […]