Apprenticeships can be a dream scenario. You can earn while you learn, jobs are in demand, incomes are often high. Employers and …
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Taking the trades route: Young adult Albertans tout the benefits of hands-on careers
By George Lee | The MacLeod Gazette Welcome to build your own adventure, that challenging, interesting and well-paying career you design and launch …
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Ontario, Nova Scotia partner to boost mobility for workers in skilled trades
Ontario and Nova Scotia have joined forces in a new initiative aimed at enhancing the mobility of skilled tradespeople between the two …
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Nova Scotia launches incentive program for journeypersons mentoring apprentices
Certified trades professionals in Nova Scotia who mentor apprentices can now receive up to $2,500 through a new government initiative. The Journeyperson …
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Alberta boosts skilled trades education with TELUS Spark Science Centre partnership
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta’s government has partnered with Calgary’s TELUS Spark Science Centre to inspire young people to pursue careers in the skilled trades. The …
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Grants to cover tuition for in-demand career training in British Columbia
People in British Columbia pursuing in-demand careers will soon have access to grants covering most or all of their tuition through the …
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Ontario, Alberta collaborate to streamline international credential recognition
Ontario and Alberta have partnered to facilitate international credential recognition and post-journeyperson certification, aiming to address skilled labour shortages and streamline the …
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The Alberta government has revised the regulations governing private sector pension plans, specifically targeting those in the construction trades, to enhance the …
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This summer, youth in Nova Scotia will have the opportunity to explore careers in the skilled trades through free, interactive camps funded …
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Ontario spending more than $6 million to train 1,000 plus carpenters
The Ontario government has announced a significant investment of over $6 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to support the training …