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Trades You Didn’t Know Were Trades (French version available)

January 6th, 2025; By Susan Huebert

If you had to name a trade, you would likely think of something like an electrician or a plumber. These are some of the jobs that people traditionally associate with […]


Farm Equipment Mechanic Career Profile (French version available)

January 6th, 2025; By Susan Huebert

Every machine breaks down at some point, whether from frequent use or from being badly made. When that equipment is essential, such as on a farm, a person who can […]


Hairstylist Career Profile

January 6th, 2025; By Alexa Cairns

A hairstylist cares for, cleans, cuts and styles hair. They assist clients by taking requests and giving advice to those unsure of what they should do with their hair. Hair […]


Career Profile: Fishers and related fishing workers

January 6th, 2025; By Susan Huebert

When you and your family want a change from meats like beef or chicken, you might decide to eat fish. Have you ever thought of who catches the fish? Your […]


Career Profile: Surveyors

January 6th, 2025; By Susan Huebert

Any street with a lot of buildings, especially houses, is likely to have many fences marking the edge of each property. Before people can build those fences, they need to […]


Trades and the Climate Crisis: Sustainable Practices

January 6th, 2025; By Susan Huebert

Some people see the trades as being major contributors to the climate crisis. With many goods being manufactured in one place and then being shipped over the ocean or across […]


Trade Jobs You Can Do in Winter (French version available)

January 6th, 2025; By Susan Huebert

Winter is a time when many jobs come to an end for the season. Lawn care and gardening, for example, end in fall and start up again when the snow […]