Innovating Canada
CAMPAIGN: Careers in the Skilled Trades (2024)
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Community Colleges Deserve More Support for Skilled Trades Training
Skilled tradespeople are the backbone of our economy, and Ontario should do more to support their training and development. The message is getting through, finally. More people are pursuing careers in the skilled trades. Now, we owe it to future generations of tradespeople to make sure their path to success is as smooth as possible. ...
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Q&A with Mandy Rennehan
Mandy Rennehan , CEO and Founder of Freshco.ca, HGTV Host, Designer & Contractor, discusses her early career in construction, the motivation behind her company, and the critical need for skilled trades in today’s economy.
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Q&A with The Construction Life
Construction Expert & Host of The Construction Life podcast Manny Neves discusses the evolving culture in skilled trades, offering candid advice and highlighting the character-building nature of construction work.
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Q&A with HVAC Jess
Jessica Bannister, HVAC/R apprentice, shares why HVAC is a great career: job security, good pay, and personal growth. She encourages women to embrace their skills and find supportive networks.
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Q&A with HVAC Know It All
Gary McCreadie, business owner and creator of HVAC Know It All, shares advice for aspiring HVAC technicians: stay curious, keep learning, and help others in the trade. His HVAC Know It All platform highlights the best parts of the industry.
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Emerging Welding Careers You Need to Know About
When we think of welding, we typically envision sparks flying in a workshop as a welder fuses metal components together. However, the welding and materials joining field extends far beyond this perception and requires diverse skill sets for various innovative applications. Countless career opportunities exist for welders, and they encompass various interests alongside new and...
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How a New Program Is Securing the Future of the Construction Industry
A skilled labour shortage threatens Canada’s construction industry. A bold new program focused on apprentice retention is helping secure its future. Canada’s construction industry is facing a critical shortage of skilled labour. Projections indicate that by 2033, approximately 263,400 workers will retire, which accounts for 21 per cent of the current labour force. To maintain...
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Fighting Climate Change Doesn’t Pay The Bills? In HVACR It Sure Does
Canada’s climate goals can only be met by a huge new crop of highly skilled (and highly paid) HVACR technicians. How we heat and cool our homes in Canada is changing. If we manage this transition well, we stand to secure a huge, and much-needed, climate win. But there’s one big challenge standing in our...
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ApprenticeSearch.com: Providing Connections Beyond Technology
ApprenticeSearch.com: Ontario’s original online hub for skilled trades careers since 1999. From local roots to national reach, we connect job seekers and employers with personalized support. Join us in navigating the future of trades careers, where technology and personal touch converge. Before job sites like Workopolis and Indeed, ApprenticeSearch.com, released in 1999, was Ontario’s first...
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Bright Future Ahead: Get Ready for an In-Demand and Essential Career with Skilled Trades Education at George Brown College
Finding fulfilling, well-paying employment with job security can provide stability in what feels like a world of constant uncertainty. Many excellent career opportunities exist in the skilled trades, and as a leader in skilled trades education, George Brown College (GBC) stands ready to prepare the next generation of professionals in the field. As an accredited...
