skilled trades essentials

Article on the only skills competition in Canada – Skills Canada National Competition and it’s importance.

Interested in the skilled trades industry? Here’s who to follow on Twitter to stay informed of industry news and trends.

A Processing Plant Technician, Junior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and recruiter shed light on Vale’s new High Performance Work System.

Apprentices may receive up to $4,000 to pay off tuition, travel expenses, tools or other expenses related to their training.

According to Statistics Canada, employees in the trades earn an average hourly wage that is 6% higher than other occupations.

Skilled tradespeople who expect to work in one or more province or territory in Canada should pursue a Red Seal endorsement.

By pursuing a job in skilled trades, you may be presented with more career opportunities, better pay and a rewarding new career with the fulfillment and respect that you deserve.

In the next 20 years, 40% of new jobs in Canada will be in skilled trades and technologies.

With a 40% retirement rate and new deposits being discovered regularly, thousands of additional workers will be needed each year by mining employers to meet anticipated Canadian production targets to the year 2016.