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Community and Social Service Workers

May 31st, 2017; By Service Canada

Community and social service workers administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services, and assist clients to deal with personal and social problems. Outlook Over the […]


Manitoba Trade Scholarships

May 31st, 2017; By Laura Sciarpelletti

Tuition Fee Income Tax Rebate Manitoba graduates from apprenticeship programs can apply to receive 60% income tax rebates on tuition fees based on their specific studies. That is a HUGE […]


Financial Aid for Ontario Students in the Skilled Trades

May 31st, 2017; By Jingwei Chen

Education is increasingly expensive. It is well worth the time you spend researching and applying to scholarships, grants, and other financial aid. If you are a student in Ontario and […]


Non-Physical Trade Jobs

April 24th, 2017; By Maria Cruz

Right after leaving high school many students are looking into possible college and university options. Though, for many graduating high school students, jobs in the trades are a great opportunity […]


Is the Oil Industry a dying field?

March 31st, 2017; By Marianne Stephens

The oil industry can be a touchy subject for different people all over Canada. In some provinces, the oil industry is favoured and seen as a strong economic symbol; other […]


Occupational Hazards of Construction Skilled Trades

March 31st, 2017; By Jingwei Chen

Carpenters, ironworkers, locksmiths, and welders—what do they all have in common? These are all skilled trades under the umbrella category of construction. Canada has more than 200 skilled trades, roughly […]


The Trades Stigma

March 31st, 2017; By Maria Cruz

For students entering university or college, many have their sights set on a specific major. With endless options available, one may think that the trades would be just as viable […]