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Trades for Night Owls

January 4th, 2022; By Susan Huebert

When the sun comes up in the morning, some people are ready to start their day at work or school. By the middle of the evening, they could be yawning […]


Learn a Trade Skill (Whether You Use It or Not)

January 4th, 2022; By Anthony Teles

Intellectual pursuits are all the craze. Even well-intentioned teachers and professors will put exorbitant weight on language, math, and science. In a world of growing automation and technology, hands-on work […]


Career Profile: Agricultural Dairy Herdsperson

December 1st, 2021; By Susan Huebert

For many people, drinking a glass of milk is as simple as going to the refrigerator and pouring the liquid into a glass. However, many steps go into getting milk […]


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 […]


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 […]


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. […]