The Ontario College of Trades lists 156 skilled trades. They can be divided into four major categories: Construction, Industrial, Motive Power, and Service. The following lists examples of skilled trades […]

In the last article, we explored the challenges for women working in the skilled trades.  It can’t be denied that female skilled workers may face obstacles. But today we are […]

Deciding on an Apprenticeship in the Trades Going to college or university isn’t for everyone. You may not be interested in living the student life, or you may prefer working […]

If a job is useful, you would think that it should always be important. People always need electrical work and plumbing in their homes and offices, for example, and experts […]

My Nonno (Italian for grandfather) arrived in Canada back in the 1950s. Like many Italians of the era looking to better their lives, he found work in construction. However, unlike […]

Most high schools in Canada offer work experience programs, also known as Co-operative Education or, Co-op.  Students get to spend part of the day in a workplace environment in a […]

Many people get into the trades and find out that it isn’t for them. If you have never worked in the trades before, it can be a shock to your […]