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Career Profile: Insulation Workers – Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

by Susan Huebert

In Canada and other cold countries, insulation is important for keeping people warm and preventing pipes in buildings from freezing. In summer, insulation in floors, ceilings, and walls helps to […]


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

by 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 […]


Career Profile: Wooden Boat Rebuilder

by Susan Huebert

Suppose that you wanted to ride a boat on a lake or stream. You might choose a boat made of aluminum or steel, but you could choose a boat made […]


Career Profile: Institutional Cook

by Susan Huebert

Every day, you eat food that someone has cooked, whether you eat with your family at home or buy a meal from your school cafeteria. Cooking for a family of […]


Career Profile: Die Designer

by Susan Huebert

If you look around your home, you can likely find several objects that were made with special tools. Many of those tools likely came from a die, which is a […]


Career Profile: Cabinet Maker

by Susan Huebert

Every average kitchen has cabinets for storing dishes or food, and someone needs to build these cupboards. Working as a cabinet maker can be a good choice for people who […]