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Role of Community Colleges in Trade Education

November 7th, 2023; By Susan Huebert

If you decide to train as an electrician, plumber, or other tradesperson, you might assume that a trade school was the best place to learn the skills you need. However, […]


Natural Resources Careers in BC

November 7th, 2023; By Susan Huebert

Natural resources are all around us, from water in the lakes and rivers to the oil and gas under the ground to the sun in the sky. Natural resources careers […]


Emergency Preparedness Skills in Trades

November 7th, 2023; By Susan Huebert

Suppose that an emergency happened. Would you be prepared for it? For people in the trades, emergency preparedness skills are important for ensuring that the work can continue, while also […]


Trades and the Climate Crisis: Sustainable Practices

October 2nd, 2023; By Susan Huebert

Some people see the trades as being major contributors to the climate crisis. With many goods being manufactured in one place and then being shipped over the ocean or across […]


The Role of Trades in Renewable Energy

October 2nd, 2023; By Susan Huebert

Imagine being able to solve the world’s energy problems, just by going to work. People in the trades can have an important role in promoting renewable energy to help make […]


Career Profile: Traffic Technician

April 3rd, 2023; 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: Bindery Worker

April 3rd, 2023; By Susan Huebert

If you’re considering jobs that have a good future, you might not think of working in a bindery. However, getting a job as a bindery worker can still be a […]