They are occupations in which certain standards have been set to promote quality work and skill excellence among trades people. In many trades, these standards are also in place to protect the safety of the public. All the current skilled trades in Yukon are listed on the following pages. The Government of Yukon, Department of Education, Advanced Education Branch, works with leaders in the occupations that have been designated as skilled trades to set the training and certification standards. To help people who want to work in those trades reach those standards, Government and Industry also work together to provide a well-organised training system, called apprenticeship.
Many trades also offer a Red Seal designation.
Journey level tradespersons with a Red Seal can work just about anywhere in Canada without having to pass any other provincial or territorial examinations. Both men and women are successfully employed in the trades. If you have a real interest in one of the many opportunities available in the skilled trades, there are many reasons why you should consider one as your career choice. An important thing to keep in mind is that employers in the skilled trades are the same as in any other businesses. They are looking for employees with good potential, and most employers believe that a high school education is very important.