We spoke to 175 apprenticeship stakeholders from across Canada. We engaged tradespeople, educators, employers, and other stakeholders in the automotive, construction, manufacturing, and food service sectors. What we found is a generational divide. The Canadian trades workforce is aging at a faster pace relative to the workforce with a university degree. According to the Canadian … Continue reading
A national survey was implemented with 754 journeypersons with a view to giving apprenticeship stakeholders a better understanding of tradespeople’s career pathways. Findings provide insights about: income levels; related occupations and career advancement; the value of the Certificate of Qualification and the Red Seal; the benefits and drawbacks of skilled trades careers; mentoring; and recommendations … Continue reading
Difficulty finding a job for that valuable work experience is a challenge for many beginning tradespeople Continue reading