Are you suited for a career in the trades?


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  • Do you enjoy working with your hands?
  • Are you good at mathematics?
  • Do you like to build and repair things?
  • Do you get a feeling of satisfaction when you see a project from start to finish?
  • Are you physically fit?
  • Are you comfortable working at heights?
  • Do you like working outdoors?

 

Make a Smart Decision:

Interested in a post-secondary education? Consider a career in the trades. Here's what you can expect when you become an apprentice

  • 1 to 5 years to become certified
  • Only 6 to 10 weeks a year of technical training
  • Tuition fees: $180 to $300 per year
  • Books included
  • No student loan (because you are earning while learning)

Some bursaries and scholarships are available. Contact SIAST or the Home Builders' Associations.

For those in high school, there are credit programs available in construction. Check with your local school board or contact the Home Builders' Associations in Regina or Saskatoon for details.

 

This is what people on the job are saying:

Aaron Bonokowski (apprentice electrician):
"I was interested in being an electrician since I was 10 when I was helping my dad."

Violet Hobbs (new home sales person):
"It's very rewarding to see a satisfied customer."