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«Trades» column

Career Profile: TV Repair Technician

November 30th, 2016; By Susan Huebert

Watching television can be fun and relaxing, at least until something goes wrong with the TV. Sometimes, the problems are easy to fix, such as when a cord is unplugged […]


Exploring the World of the Trades in High School

November 22nd, 2016; By Anthony Teles

High schoolers can explore a myriad of subjects and ideas before taking the next steps into adulthood. With so much focus placed on core academic subjects such as math, science, […]


Why We Need Tradespersons

November 1st, 2016; By Giselle Mazurat

Can you imagine a world without tradespersons? Without electricians, there would be no electricity to light our homes at night and we would use candles like back in the Stonehenge […]


What are the Benefits of Working in the Skilled Trades?

October 31st, 2016; By Jingwei Chen

Nowadays, a university education no longer guarantees a reliable job with career growth potential. This is not the case with the skilled trades and it is just one reason that […]


Tips For Attending a Career Fair

October 31st, 2016; By Meghan Brown

Career fairs can be great places to look for your first job or a summer position. Regardless of what specific job you are aiming for, there are some general tips […]


Career Profile: Ski Lift Mechanic

October 31st, 2016; By Susan Huebert

Imagine what it would be like to carry someone up a mountain slope. Very few people could do that on their own, but they can if they work as ski […]


Skilled Trades Schools in Ontario

October 22nd, 2016; By Jingwei Chen

This article will highlight three Ontario schools that provide training in the skilled trades. Remember that in-school theoretical training is a mandatory part of your apprenticeship, and these schools are […]