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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 […]


The Role of Trades in Renewable Energy

October 2nd, 2023; By Susan Huebert

Imagine being able to solve the world’s energy problems, just by going to work. People in the trades can have an important role in promoting renewable energy to help make […]


Career Profile: Farmers and Ranchers

March 2nd, 2023; By Susan Huebert

If you look at your next meal, you might see meat, fruit, vegetables, or other kinds of food that comes from farms or ranches. The work that farmers and ranchers […]


Begin Your Apprenticeship Journey with Help from Support Youth Ontario

February 2nd, 2023; By Meghan Brown

The trades are a vital part of the Canadian workforce, but over the last few decades there has been a lack of new young people entering the trades. With the […]


Looking for a Trade in BC? Think Culinary, Automotive, and Construction

January 9th, 2023; By Sarah Leung

BC students interested in trades career paths should consider culinary, automotive, and construction jobs. According to the Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) in 2021, 20 per cent of Canadians work […]


Ways That Teenagers Can Start Learning Trades

November 1st, 2022; By Susan Huebert

For teenagers, the world of work can often seem far away. However, the time to decide on a career can come very quickly, and it is often good to begin […]