Trades

• Lethbridge high school breaks ground on new welding shop

  One Lethbridge high school is hoping to fuse education with real-world experience to find a grassroots solution to a national problem.

  Education

  Jan 31, 2025
  
• Gender-inclusive training course for trades celebrates first Manitoba graduates

  A new training course on gender-inclusiveness for male supervisors in trades in Manitoba graduated its first class on Friday. Two grads will now become facilitators.

  Education

  Jun 14, 2024
  
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• More apprentices needed to keep up with Manitoba’s growing vacancies in trades

  A current look at the state of the trades. The construction industry is doing more to attract young workers, but it's not enough to keep up with the number of journeymen retiring.

  Canada

  May 8, 2024
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• Peterborough employers question Fleming College move to slash 29 programs

  Area businesses that rely on Fleming grads say they'll feel the impact of the college's decision to cancel 29 programs due to the cap imposed on international student admissions.

  Economy

  May 7, 2024
• B.C. mother says lack of child care could leave her homeless

  A single Surrey mother says her inability to find childcare is affecting her ability to work and could ultimately leave her homeless.

  Education

  May 3, 2024
• New office opens in Edmonton to advance women to skilled trades

  A new Office to Advance Woman Apprentices (OAWA) for Alberta opened in Edmonton, advancing women to Red Seal certification in the skilled construction trades.

  Education

  Mar 8, 2024
• Where we live: Founders say Winnipeg motorcycle shop weathered pandemic with local support

  Many businesses experienced challenges during the pandemic, but with community support and quick thinking, many businesses and trades are able to thrive post-pandemic.

  Economy

  Nov 28, 2023
• Try-a-trade and technology career fair kicks off in Regina

  Students from grades 8 to 12 are at Campus Regina Public learning about different skills, trades and technology.

  Education

  Nov 7, 2023
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• Quebec eyes construction industry shakeup to increase housing, infrastructure projects

  Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet says allowing workers to carry out select, related tasks across trades could help accelerate construction projects.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2023
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• Habitat Manitoba says Women Build program aims to reflect inclusivity in trades

  The Women Build project has raised almost $1.7 million since its inception in 2005, and is expected to bring in an additional $150,000 this year alone.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2023