Quantcast
«Trades» column

Running a Business in the Trades

October 9th, 2024; By Meghan Brown

Do you want to pursue a career in the trades, and prefer to be your own boss? Starting and running your own business in the trades might be a good […]


Why Should Girls Get Involved with STEM?

October 9th, 2024; By Amanda Desouza

In our society, girls seem to be underrepresented in fields related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Even more interesting is that in contrast to girls, boys seem to be […]


The Importance of Safety Training in the Skilled Trades

March 5th, 2024; By Meghan Brown

While every workplace requires safety training for its employees, this is particularly important for those who work in the skilled trades.  Every workplace comes with some risks, whether you work […]


How to Use Technology and Idea Generating to Build a Non-Traditional Career Path in the Modern World

March 5th, 2024; By Anthony Teles

Work is changing. We have seen it in rapidly accelerating technology. We have read about it with more and more statistics showing a decrease in job stability and the rise […]


Career Profile: Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

February 5th, 2024; By Susan Huebert

Many people, whether children or adults, enjoy digging in the earth to see what they can find. For some people, digging holes into the ground can be a career. Earth […]


The Importance of Co-op Programs in Ontario High Schools

February 5th, 2024; By Meghan Brown

No one has their future all figured out while they’re in their teens.  You’re still learning new things about yourself, and still growing your knowledge and skills.  Yet it sometimes […]


Trades Careers in the Entertainment Industry

February 5th, 2024; By Meghan Brown

Lights, Camera, Action!  If the thought of hearing these iconic words every day – of being part of the magic that makes them happen – then maybe a career in […]