Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships in Ontario
The Ontario College of Trades lists 156 skilled trades. They can be divided into four major categories: Construction, Industrial, Motive Power, and Service. The following lists examples of skilled trades […]
Benefits of Pursuing a Skilled Trade for Female Workers
In the last article, we explored the challenges for women working in the skilled trades. It can’t be denied that female skilled workers may face obstacles. But today we are […]
The Pros and Cons of Apprenticeship
Deciding on an Apprenticeship in the Trades Going to college or university isn’t for everyone. You may not be interested in living the student life, or you may prefer working […]
Why Does the Economy Affect Certain Jobs in the Trades?
If a job is useful, you would think that it should always be important. People always need electrical work and plumbing in their homes and offices, for example, and experts […]
Office Life in the Construction World
My Nonno (Italian for grandfather) arrived in Canada back in the 1950s. Like many Italians of the era looking to better their lives, he found work in construction. However, unlike […]
Benefits of Skilled Trade Co-op Programs for Secondary Students
Most high schools in Canada offer work experience programs, also known as Co-operative Education or, Co-op. Students get to spend part of the day in a workplace environment in a […]
