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We have always known that there are misconceptions about the skilled trades floating around out there. That's why we've been working so hard to bust those myths that are so common. Today, the Independent Contractors and Businesses Associations (ICBA) released a study showing that 59% of young people aren't aware of how to get into the trades because of common misconceptions.
Topics: Career Opportunities, Skilled Trades Myths, Skilled Trades
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We've been getting excited about the promotion of the skilled trades to young people across the country lately — and now it's happening in our own backyard! Yesterday, 180 Niagara Catholic District School Board high school students came together at Ball's Falls Conservation Centre for a skilled trades for women networking luncheon.
Topics: Women in the trades, Skilled Trades
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Not everyone is handy. And even the handiest people out there need help from the experts. When you have home maintenance issues that are over your head, you need a licensed, proven service provider to solve your problem. Where would we be without those helpful skilled trades people who make our daily lives easier?
At the rate we're going — we may find out.
Topics: Gas Technician, Career Opportunities, Skilled Trades
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Despite Canada's shortage of skilled trades workers (some have even called it a crisis), people seem to overlook the value in a skilled trades education and career. In fact, the common misconception is that skilled trades people couldn't cut it in a traditional post-secondary education. As we've said before, that is simply untrue. If you were to ask a university graduate to fix a furnace, they would be completely out of their depth. So why is the value of the skilled trades so often overlooked?
Topics: Career Opportunities, Hands On Learning, Skilled Trades Myths, Skilled Trades
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The skilled trades have been making headlines across the country and we love seeing the interest that is growing in careers in the trades. High schools are introducing initiatives to encourage young people to explore trades jobs in Canada and skilled trades education options.
One such initiative encouraging trades exploration is growing in popularity at Glace Bay High School in Nova Scotia. The program allows students to research everything from wages to how long programs run to the future of the trade.
Topics: Trade School, Skilled Trades
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When the media covers the Skilled Trades, we get excited to share it with you. This week, MacLean's Magazine put the spotlight on the skilled trades jobs in Canada. They're busting the same myths we've been talking about, making sure readers understand that although the trades have long been dismissed as a career path for those who aren't 'book smart,' the trades are, in fact, complex, technical and rewarding.
Topics: Career Opportunities, Class Length, Skilled Trades Myths, Skilled Trades
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When the media covers the Skilled Trades, we get excited to share it with you. Recently, Sun Media released their Guide to Higher Education, featuring the article Breaking Down Barriers to Skilled Trades. And, although it focuses largely on apprenticeship opportunities, the importance of the message remains: "Helping under-represented groups pursue the skilled trades is a priority for the Ontario College of Trades."
Topics: Trade School, Ontario College of Trades, Skilled Trades
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Not long ago, most people thought that all you needed to be a skilled trades person the know-how and a strong back, but the perception is shifting. Everything you look at has been created by someone in the trades, so shouldn't tradespeople get a little more respect? It takes more than the ability to use some tools — Do you have what it takes to join the skilled trades?
Topics: Gas Technician, Skilled Trades