Careers in Trades | Rebecca Anderson | March 8, 2013 SfCarchive
Channel: SkillsforchangeArchive SfC
Date: 2013-03-12

Skilled trades play an important role in our economy and society. Tradespeople are in demand . Research predicts that by the year 2020 there will be a country-wide shortage of up to one million skilled workers with an estimated 40 percent of all new jobs being in skilled trades and technology industries. There are over 150 apprenticeable trades in Ontario. There are opportunities available to suit almost any skill and interest. 

The Careers in Trades Info Session, held March 8, 2013, brought together experts in many fields, including apprenticeship, licensing, women in trades, youth opportunities, training opportunities, government incentives, internationally-trained tradespersons and entrepreneurship.