A student learns how to use a saw under the guidance of an instructor. TPhe Province is offering free skilled trades exploration camps to youth aged 12 to 15 this summer, in partnership with industry and community partners. (Communications Nova Scotia / File)

Skilled trades valued but overlooked, Harris Poll finds

by HR News Canada Staff August 11, 2025

written by HR News Canada Staff August 11, 2025

Most people see skilled trades as essential to society but believe they remain undervalued and underrepresented, especially among younger generations, according to a new Harris Poll. The June 2025 survey of 2,203 U.S. adults found 91 per cent agree trade jobs are just as important as white-collar wo...

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