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«Trades» column

Getting Your Hands Dirty May Be Your Proudest Moment

May 1st, 2025; By Rochelle C. Pangilinan

Much has been said about the trades industry and how it’s an industry that solely relies on physical strength. However, if there’s anything that the pandemic made us realize is […]


Get Sun and Exercise by Working an Outdoor Trades Job This Summer (French version available)

May 1st, 2025; By Meghan Brown

Summer break is coming up, which means it’s time for many students to start looking for a summer job.  While most towns and cities will have the usual restaurant and […]


What’s an Apprenticeship?

March 31st, 2025; By CareersInTrades.ca

Apprenticeship is a form of post-secondary training that teaches the skills and competencies necessary to perform tasks to an industry standard. Apprenticeship training provides the opportunity for hands-on learning under […]


Career Profile: Traffic Technician

March 31st, 2025; By Susan Huebert

When you look at a street full of traffic, you might think that no one is in charge and that people just drive wherever they want. However, the way that […]


Career Profile: Geographic Information Specialists

March 1st, 2025; By Susan Huebert

If you go on a trip with your parents or grandparents, you might see them pull out a paper map to look at when they need help with directions. Some […]


Career Profile: Wooden Boat Rebuilder

March 1st, 2025; By Susan Huebert

Suppose that you wanted to ride a boat on a lake or stream. You might choose a boat made of aluminum or steel, but you could choose a boat made […]


Career Profile: Institutional Cook

March 1st, 2025; By Susan Huebert

Every day, you eat food that someone has cooked, whether you eat with your family at home or buy a meal from your school cafeteria. Cooking for a family of […]