Why Skilled Trades?

WHY CONSIDER A CAREER IN SKILLED TRADES?

 

RESPECT. Skilled trades play an important role in our economy and our society. Think about it, the sector touches almost every aspect of our lives from the homes we live in, to the cars we drive, to the food we eat. Canada depends on the work of skilled trades and needs skilled tradespeople.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. With over 200 careers to choose from, the skilled trades sector truly does offer something for everyone. As an apprentice, you receive post-secondary education through on-the-job training and in-school learning. This provides you with the skills to work almost anywhere in Canada.

Skilled tradespeople are in demand all across the country. As the babyboom generation retires, this demand is only going to increase.

GOOD PAY. People in skilled trades are rewarded for their efforts with good pay. In fact, as an apprentice, you can start making money right away because you ‘earn while you learn’. The best part, though, is that as a tradesperson you get paid well doing work you enjoy.

Source: www.careersintrades.ca

Apprenticeship Career Connections is an independent not-for-profit project of the Peel Halton Workforce Development Group.