Career Profile: Drywall Finisher
Before there was drywall, entire walls were finished with lathe and plaster; a labor and time intensive process. During WW2 when labor was hard to come by on the home […]
Women in the Trades, Statistics and Perceptions
When you picture a construction worker, plumber, electrician or pipefitter, what image comes to mind? Most people imagine a burly, middle-aged man, wearing overalls, covered in dirt or grease. Trades […]
De-Myth-tifying Skilled Trades
You hear it all the time. To get a good job, you need to get a degree from a University and that those who cannot get into a school have […]
Career Profile: Motorcycle Mechanic
If you go out to the street where you live, you are likely to see several different methods of transportation. Cars and bicycles are two popular choices, but many people […]
Career Profile: Automotive Painter
Cars and trucks come in all kinds of colours; from plain white or black to blue, yellow, and green. When the vehicles come from the factory, the paint is bright […]
Career Profile: Water Well Driller
Everyone needs water for all kinds of purposes, such as drinking, taking showers, washing clothes, and watering plants. People who live in cities usually get their water from a central […]
