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Trades

Role of Community Colleges in Trade Education

par 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

par 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

par 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 […]


The Role of Trades in Renewable Energy

par 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 […]


Begin Your Apprenticeship Journey with Help from Support Youth Ontario

par Meghan Brown

The trades are a vital part of the Canadian workforce, but over the last few decades there has been a lack of new young people entering the trades. With the […]


Looking for a Trade in BC? Think Culinary, Automotive, and Construction

par Sarah Leung

BC students interested in trades career paths should consider culinary, automotive, and construction jobs. According to the Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) in 2021, 20 per cent of Canadians work […]