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«Trades» column

Career Profile: Baker

December 1st, 2021; By Susan Huebert

For many people, a meal is incomplete without a piece of bread, a muffin, or cookies. Others like to have pastries with tea or coffee when they invite people over […]


Career Profile: Horse Groomer

December 1st, 2021; By Susan Huebert

Each day, you comb your hair, brush your teeth, and take care of other aspects of hygiene and neatness. Except for children and the elderly in need of assistance, most […]


Killing the Stigma of the Trades

December 1st, 2021; By Maria Cruz

There is an unfortunate stigma surrounding the trades and it’s been present for several years now. Branded as a career path meant for those who failed to do well in […]


Not Your “Typical” Welder: Women In The Trades

December 1st, 2021; 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 […]


Career Profile: Cement (Concrete) Finisher

November 1st, 2021; By Susan Huebert

Every job has its own purpose, even if it seems minor. Cement (concrete) finishers might not seem to have as important a job as many others in construction, but work […]


Career Profile: Architectural Glass and Metal Technician

November 1st, 2021; By Susan Huebert

Almost every building has metal and glass in it, whether in small sections or covering entire walls. Architectural glass and metal technicians are the people who install these features. For […]


You Can Help Fight Climate Change with Green Jobs in the Trades

November 1st, 2021; By Meghan Brown

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing people in Canada and around the world.  Sustainability and renewable resources are key to overcoming this challenge.  The world is changing. […]