Trades
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New office opens in Edmonton to advance women to skilled tradesA new Office to Advance Woman Apprentices (OAWA) for Alberta opened in Edmonton, advancing women to Red Seal certification in the skilled construction trades.EducationMar 8
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Where we live: Founders say Winnipeg motorcycle shop weathered pandemic with local supportMany businesses experienced challenges during the pandemic, but with community support and quick thinking, many businesses and trades are able to thrive post-pandemic.EconomyNov 28, 2023
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Try-a-trade and technology career fair kicks off in ReginaStudents from grades 8 to 12 are at Campus Regina Public learning about different skills, trades and technology.EducationNov 7, 2023
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Quebec eyes construction industry shakeup to increase housing, infrastructure projectsQuebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet says allowing workers to carry out select, related tasks across trades could help accelerate construction projects.CanadaOct 20, 2023
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Habitat Manitoba says Women Build program aims to reflect inclusivity in tradesThe 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.CanadaAug 2, 2023
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Kingston, Ont. students get trades education at Queen’sSome young Kingstonians got the chance to dip their feet into the world of the trades at a program hosted by Queen's University this week.CanadaJul 28, 2023
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21% of Sask. construction workforce could retire within decade: associationThe Saskatchewan Construction Association's Shannon Friesen said many projects are starting up but the industry will have to figure out ways to find workers.CanadaJul 7, 2023
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St. Lawrence College president disappointed by trades snubOntario colleges are 'very disappointed to be shut out' of the provincial government's announced funding for new skilled trades training centres.EducationMar 22, 2023
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Female industry experts give students a taste of the tradesSome Calgary organizations have come together to give female-identifying high school students the chance to learn the trades.EconomyMar 11, 2023
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Ontario launches Grade 11 program to work toward skilled trade apprenticeshipEducation Minister Stephen Lecce says it's a deal that lets high school students earn credits toward a secondary school diploma while they apprentice.EducationMar 8, 2023