--- title: Gas Technician Training in Ontario, Niagara, Hamilton, Halton, Burlington, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville | Trade School (2) description: Trade School | (2) --- [![NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND.png?width=150&height=150&name=NHSTA_Round-Logo_2021_NO-BACKGROUND.png) ](http://getatrade.com) # Skilled Trades Blog ## [Earn While you Learn Part-Time in the Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/earn-while-you-learn-part-time-in-the-skilled-trades) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-668926644.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/earn-while-you-learn-part-time-in-the-skilled-trades) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES Whether you are trying to decide to go back to school or continue your education after secondary school, you are looking at a major investment. But look at it this way, an education in the skilled trades is an investment that will pay for itself pretty quickly. You will be building your skill set, expanding your employment opportunities in the skilled trades and even have the ability to increase your income. By choosing part-time skilled trades school in Ontario, you can get the best of both worlds — you are able to continue earning a pay cheque while bettering your career opportunities. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/earn-while-you-learn-part-time-in-the-skilled-trades) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/earn-while-you-learn-part-time-in-the-skilled-trades#comments-listing) Topics: [Course Length and Time](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time), [Trade School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school), [Career Opportunities](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities), [Training Schedule](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/training-schedule), [Night School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/night-school), [Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) ## [What to Consider when Choosing your Ontario Skilled Trades Education](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/what-to-consider-when-choosing-your-skilled-trades-education) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-1910386936.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/what-to-consider-when-choosing-your-skilled-trades-education) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES If you have decided to pursue a career in Ontario skilled trades, the first thing you need to do is find the right trade school and program to get you the necessary certifications and licensing. With so many options available for skilled trades education, how can you decide which is best for you? Here are some things to think about: [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/what-to-consider-when-choosing-your-skilled-trades-education) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/what-to-consider-when-choosing-your-skilled-trades-education#comments-listing) Topics: [Course Length and Time](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time), [Trade School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school), [Small Class Size](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/small-class-size), [Class Length](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/class-length) ## [Benefits of Working in the Skilled Trades: Education](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/benefits-of-working-in-the-skilled-trades-education) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-2192909011.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/benefits-of-working-in-the-skilled-trades-education) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 4 MINUTES For the last 15 years, it has been all about working in the business world. People were going to university and studying to achieve that corner office job. Now, youth still think that's where the good jobs are, even though there are fewer opportunities. The job market is definitely in recovery mode after our economy's nosedive but university graduates are not seeing the same success as they used to. It's time young people started looking at other options for steady well-paying jobs. Skilled trades jobs are the alternative young people should be considering. They are on par with those office jobs that used to be so desirable — we've already talked about the myths that need busting. The simple reality is that skilled trades need to be better promoted as viable options to young people so that they can make informed decisions about the post-secondary education they pursue and the jobs that will be waiting for them.   [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/benefits-of-working-in-the-skilled-trades-education) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/benefits-of-working-in-the-skilled-trades-education#comments-listing) Topics: [Course Length and Time](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time), [Trade School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school), [Class Length](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/class-length), [Hands On Learning](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hands-on-learning), [Night School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/night-school), [Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) ## [Canadian High Schools Showing Students Skilled Trades Options](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/canadian-high-schools-showing-students-skilled-trades-options) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-1910386936.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/canadian-high-schools-showing-students-skilled-trades-options) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES 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](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/making-the-skilled-trades-cool) 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](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/do-your-research-before-choosing-your-skilled-trades-school) everything from wages to how long programs run to the future of the trade. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/canadian-high-schools-showing-students-skilled-trades-options) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/canadian-high-schools-showing-students-skilled-trades-options#comments-listing) Topics: [Trade School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school), [Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) ## [Breaking down Barriers to Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/breaking-down-barriers-to-skilled-trades) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-1728775924.png)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/breaking-down-barriers-to-skilled-trades) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES   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." [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/breaking-down-barriers-to-skilled-trades) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/breaking-down-barriers-to-skilled-trades#comments-listing) Topics: [Trade School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school), [Ontario College of Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-college-of-trades), [Skilled Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) ## [ICYMI: Skilled Trades Academy offers ticket to Success](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/icymi-skilled-trades-academy-offers-ticket-to-success) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-1364187066.png)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/icymi-skilled-trades-academy-offers-ticket-to-success) ESTIMATED READING TIME: 3 MINUTES At the beginning of the year, The Skilled Trades Academy was thrilled to be featured in the St. Catharines Standard. In case you missed it, here it is! [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/icymi-skilled-trades-academy-offers-ticket-to-success) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/icymi-skilled-trades-academy-offers-ticket-to-success#comments-listing) Topics: [Course Length and Time](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time), [Trade School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school), [Small Class Size](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/small-class-size), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Class Length](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/class-length), [Hands On Learning](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hands-on-learning) ## [Upgrade Your Education!](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/upgrade-your-education) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-668926644.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/upgrade-your-education)   Niagara & Halton Skilled Trades Academies not only provides training to those wishing to break into the gas technician field in Ontario, but also to those who are currently working in the trades and would like to upgrade their current license. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/upgrade-your-education) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/upgrade-your-education#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers), [Trade School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school), [Ontario Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [HVAC Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hvac-careers), [Hands On Learning](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hands-on-learning), [Ontario College of Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-college-of-trades), [Ontario Gas Technician Training](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician-training) ## [It Is Never Too Late to Get a Trade](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/it-is-never-too-late-to-get-a-trade) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-665871638.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/it-is-never-too-late-to-get-a-trade) [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/it-is-never-too-late-to-get-a-trade) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/it-is-never-too-late-to-get-a-trade#comments-listing) Topics: [Course Length and Time](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time), [Trade School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school), [Ontario Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Ontario College of Trades](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-college-of-trades) ## [Niagara and Halton Skilled Trades Academies Provide Gas Technician Training for New Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/niagara-and-halton-skilled-trades-academies-provide-gas-technician-training-for-new-careers) Posted by [Brad Dixon](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/author/brad-dixon) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.getatrade.com/hs-fs/hub/388155/file-671259405.jpg)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/niagara-and-halton-skilled-trades-academies-provide-gas-technician-training-for-new-careers) The Canadian government has identified a demand for qualified workers in the skilled trades. It is time to take advantage of this demand with a Gas Technician certification, offered at all levels at the Niagara and Halton Skilled Trades Academies. [Read More](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/niagara-and-halton-skilled-trades-academies-provide-gas-technician-training-for-new-careers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/niagara-and-halton-skilled-trades-academies-provide-gas-technician-training-for-new-careers#comments-listing) Topics: [Gas Technician Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers), [Course Length and Time](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time), [Trade School](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school), [Ontario Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician), [Gas Technician](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician), [Career Opportunities](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities), [HVAC Careers](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hvac-careers), [Hands On Learning](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hands-on-learning) [Previous](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Gas Technician (58)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician) - [Career Opportunities (48)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/career-opportunities) - [Skilled Trades (28)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades) - [Gas Technician Careers (27)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/gas-technician-careers) - [Ontario Gas Technician Training (23)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician-training) - [Trade School (19)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/trade-school) - [Course Length and Time (18)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/course-length-and-time) - [HVAC Careers (16)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hvac-careers) - [Hands On Learning (16)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/hands-on-learning) - [Ontario Gas Technician (14)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-gas-technician) - [Transferrable Skills (13)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/transferrable-skills) - [Class Length (12)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/class-length) - [Women in the trades (12)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/women-in-the-trades) - [Graduate Profile (11)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/graduate-profile) - [Funding (10)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/funding) - [Skilled Trades Myths (9)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades-myths) - [Air Conditioning (8)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/air-conditioning) - [Night School (8)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/night-school) - [Ontario College of Trades (8)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-college-of-trades) - [Adult Education (7)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/adult-education) - [Air Conditioning technician (6)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/air-conditioning-technician) - [Training Schedule (6)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/training-schedule) - [Ontario HVAC Training (4)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ontario-hvac-training) - [Halton Campus (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/halton-campus) - [Skilled Trades Career Fair (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades-career-fair) - [Skilled Trades Shortage (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/skilled-trades-shortage) - [Small Class Size (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/small-class-size) - [TSSA (3)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/tssa) - [Oakville Campus (2)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/oakville-campus) - [Ozone Depletion Prevention (2)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/ozone-depletion-prevention) - [National Skilled Trades and Technology Week (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/national-skilled-trades-and-technology-week) - [National Tradesmen Day (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/national-tradesmen-day) - [ODP (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/odp) - [Onto (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/onto) - [Summer Courses (1)](https://blog.getatrade.com/blog/topic/summer-courses) see all ### Follow Me - Course Information - [Course Calendar](http://getatrade.com/course-calendar/) - [Course Information](http://getatrade.com/course-information/) - [Ozone Depletion Prevention](http://getatrade.com/ozone-depletion-prevention/) - [Gas Technician](http://getatrade.com/gas-technician/) - About Our School - [About Us](http://getatrade.com/about/) - [Blog](http://getatrade.com/blog/) - [Resources](http://getatrade.com/resources/) ©2015 Skilled Trades Academy· Built with love by [Hughes & Co.](http://www.hughesandco.ca) Niagara and Halton Skilled Trades Academies are Technical Standards and Safety Authority training providers and are registered as a Career College under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.