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Surviving COVID-19 – Canadian Construction Industry Forges On

by Rochelle C. Pangilinan

There’s no denying that construction is a major player in Canadian economy, employing more 1.2 million men and women. In addition, it remains to be one of the sectors that […]


Keeping Things Afloat – How the Trades Industry Is Managing the COVID-19 Crisis

by Rochelle C. Pangilinan

Before the world became under siege from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic early this year, the trades industry was showing signs of great promise. Economy watchers and experts were […]


Career Profile: Electric Motor System Technician

by Susan Huebert

Some people love to take motors apart and put them back together. Does that describe you? If so, you might want to consider becoming an electric motor system technician. This […]


How to Prepare for a Trades Apprenticeship After Highschool

by Meghan Brown

Are you planning to apprentice in a trade after graduation?  If that’s your goal, it’s a good idea to start organizing yourself during your highschool years to make sure that […]


Work Where You Want: Outdoor versus Indoor Trades

by Meghan Brown

By the time you’re deciding on a trades career, chances are you have a good idea whether you prefer working outdoors, or indoors.  Since there is a broad range of […]


Career Profile: Drywall finisher and Plasterer

by Susan Huebert

If you look at the walls of your house or apartment, you see paint or wallpaper. Have you ever looked behind the surface? If your home is like most buildings […]