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How Working in the Trades can Apply to Your Every-Day Life

February 3rd, 2026; By Erin Kelly

You may not have thought of it, but working in a trade can help you in your everyday life. The skills you develop in a trade can be practical, technical, […]


5 Careers You May Not Realize are Skilled Trades

May 1st, 2025; By Meghan Brown

While it’s true that when most people think of “the trades,” the first things to come to mind are jobs like metalworking, electricians, millwrights and plumbers.  But physical careers like […]


3 Unique Outdoor, Year-Round Trades Careers

January 8th, 2024; By Meghan Brown

Do you enjoy spending time outdoors, getting lots of fresh air and sunshine? For those who aren’t interested in working indoors all the time, a career in a primarily outdoor […]


Career Profile: Heat and Frost Insulator

May 31st, 2017; By Susan Huebert

Canada’s weather can be extreme, making it hard to heat or cool the buildings where people live and work. Heat and frost insulators can help by making sure that the […]


Five Examples of Non-Physical Skilled Trades

March 1st, 2017; By Jingwei Chen

The Ontario College of Trades recognizes 156 distinct skilled trades. One of the persistent myths surrounding careers in the skilled trades is that these jobs are physically demanding. While most […]


What are the Benefits of Working in the Skilled Trades?

October 31st, 2016; By Jingwei Chen

Nowadays, a university education no longer guarantees a reliable job with career growth potential. This is not the case with the skilled trades and it is just one reason that […]