  What are you doing after high school?
There is a whole world of career
possibilities. Many students, parents
and counsellors think that going to
university is the only way to succeed
in life, but this just isn’t true.
Skilled trades offer a wide array of
interesting and challenging careers for those
who prefer hands-on learning and a flexible lifestyle.
Don’t listen to anyone who thinks that a
career in the trades is second class. Many
people who start out in a trade go on to earn
just as much money, or more, as a doctor or
lawyer. And they are skilled in math,
science, communications and business. In residential construction, there is a
shortage of skilled trades across Canada.
The high demand for skilled workers is
expected to continue, as more and more
baby boomers retire. This means high
employment rates and good money.
What should you do if you’re interested in a
career in the trades?
1. Call the Regina and Saskatoon Home
Builders’ Associations
www.reginahomebuilders.com
www.saskatoonhomebuilders.com
2. Check out descriptions of different
occupations in this book and at the Human
Resources Development Canada website: www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
3. Check out the Saskatchewan
Apprenticeship and Trade Certification
Commission to see which trades are
apprenticeable: www.saskapprenticeship.ca
4. Contact the Home Builders’ Associations
or go directly to employers to ask them
details about specific occupations and
whether or not they are hiring. If you are
interested in apprenticing ask if they are
willing to teach you |
