What is apprenticeship? Apprenticeship is an agreement between a person (an apprentice) who wants to learn a skill and an employer who needs a skilled worker — “earning while learning.” […]

Youth apprenticeship programs are available in most provinces and territories. Check out the programs available in your area. Alberta The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) allows high school students to participate […]

Blacksmiths forge a variety of metal items, such as tools, chains, wrought iron fixtures, agricultural implements and structural components. Die setters set up forging machines, such as forging presses, drop […]

Economic Action Plan 2014 proposes to create the Canada Apprentice Loan by expanding the Canada Student Loans Program to provide apprentices registered in Red Seal trades with access to over […]

There is more to the trades than you think – here are other jobs that are part of the trade industry. See if one feels right for you! Click through […]

You may have heard the advice, “learn a trade – it’s an important skill to have.” That’s good advice: there will always be a need for carpenters, electricians, plumbers, mechanics, […]

When considering working in the trades, there are a few important questions to ask. Firstly, you should find out how much the job pays. Thinking this may make it may […]