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Career Profile: Cartographer

May 24th, 2013; By Bel Harris

What is a Cartographer? When was the last time you looked at a map? Though you may not realize it, it probably wasn’t that long ago. Cartographers (or map makers) […]


Career Profile: Dental Hygienist

April 29th, 2013; By Wendy Chiavalon

Do you… • Enjoy working with your hands? • Enjoy working with people one-on-one? • Want to learn more about teeth and oral health? If you answered “yes” to any […]


What is “Red Seal”? Why is it Important?

April 29th, 2013; By Service Canada

What is the Red Seal Program? The Red Seal Program is Canada’s standard of excellence for skilled trades. Obtaining a Red Seal endorsement acknowledges a journeyperson’s competence and quality workmanship, […]


Career Profile: Automotive Service Technician

April 29th, 2013; By Wendy Chiavalon

Do you… • Enjoy working with your hands? • Enjoy fixing cars, trucks, motorcycles or small engines? • Want to learn more about electrical, hydraulics (fluid power), pneumatics (air power) […]


Tree Planting as a Summer Job

April 26th, 2013; By Laurel Walsh

The most common summer job field for teens is the food service industry followed closely by the retail trade industry, according to the American Bureau of Labour Statistics. That means that most of us spend our summers flipping burgers or folding […]


Becoming An Architect

April 26th, 2013; By Architecture Canada

What is Architecture all about? Architecture is the art, the science and the business of building. Architects create homes, office towers, schools and churches. They are talented people with a […]


Education Options for Registered Nurses

April 25th, 2013; By Canadian Nurses Association

The Canadian Nurses Association believes that the knowledge, skills and personal attributes that today’s health system demands of its RNs can be gained only through broad-based bachelor’s nursing programs. With […]