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WHY RECOMMEND A CAREER IN SKILLED TRADES? Here are some reasons why.
RESPECT. Skilled trades play an important role
in our economy and our society. Think about it,
the sector touches almost every aspect of our lives
from the homes we live in, to the cars we drive,
to the food we eat. Canada depends on the work
of skilled trades and needs skilled tradespeople.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. With over 200 careers
to choose from, the skilled trades sector truly does
offer something for everyone. Apprentices receive
post-secondary education through on-the-job
training and in-school learning. This provides them
with the skills to work almost anywhere in Canada.
Skilled tradespeople are in demand all across
the country. As the babyboom generation retires,
this demand is only going to increase.
GOOD PAY. People in skilled trades are rewarded
for their efforts with good pay. In fact, apprentices
start making money right away as they ‘earn
while they learn’. The best part, though, is that
tradespeople get paid well doing work they enjoy.
Discover how great a career in skilled trades
can be and why encouraging students to take an apprenticeship is such a good idea.
Employer Profiles - Based on findings from the Return on Apprenticeship Training Investment for Employers, completed by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum - Forum canadien sur l'apprentissage (CAF-FCA), these profiles provide credible evidence that it pays to invest in apprenticeship. Each of the 13 one-page profiles includes a synopsis of an employer's investment for a given trade with particular attention to the cost vs. the benefit of apprenticeship to the employer. Get the financial facts on apprenticeship today by downloading the profiles.
Media Outreach Guide - The Media Outreach Guide takes an inside look at how the Canadian media works and offers hints and templates to help you get your skilled trades story covered. The guide offers a wide range of valuable information, from the best time to contact an assignment editor to how to write an effective media advisory. Get your media questions answered by downloading the guide today.
Employer Outreach Guide - The Employer Outreach Guide provides an overview of how to engage employers in apprenticeship - from identifying and approaching them to finally involving and ensuring effective follow-up. It also offers valuable lessons and exemplary practices from experienced representatives from several regions. Download your copy today to help organize and streamline your outreach program!
"About Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship" Presentation - This dynamic presentation gives you a quick overview of why taking an apprenticeship and becoming a skilled tradesperson will provide you with plenty of career opportunities. Download the presentation to get the facts about the skill shortage, learn about potential careers, and see why apprenticeship is considered a first-choice post-secondary training option by more and more youth. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes to go through the presentation so download the PowerPoint file today!
Educator's Guide - Provides educators and career counsellors with the facts about skilled trades, and includes activities and lesson plans that will engage students, and get them thinking about pursuing an apprenticeship after high school. This Guide is a colourful and concise document that demonstrates the flourishing opportunities that skilled trades careers and apprenticeship can give our youth. Download your copy today!
Guide to Apprenticeship - See for yourself why apprenticeship is a first-choice post-secondary option! This dynamic booklet is a quick overview of skilled trades careers that highlights the benefits of apprenticeship as a post-secondary option and profiles young tradespeople and apprentices who are passionate about their career choice. Download your copy today!
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