Who cares about skills?

What's in it for me?

You've probably heard a lot about the types of college and university programs offered in Ontario. But there is also a wide range of interesting career choices available in the world of the skilled trades.

You see skilled workers everyday – in construction projects, in manufacturing and in hospitality trades. They're involved in almost every aspect of Ontario's economy. And, they're in high demand in Ontario's rapidly changing workforce.

Getting a job in the skilled trades is just the first step in learning new technologies that will let you build a rewarding career. Jobs in skilled trades pay well and challenge your intellect and creativity. Better still, in most cases you can earn a pay cheque while you learn.

If you want to work in the skilled trades, we want to help.

This site promotes careers in skilled trades. It outlines the wide range of available jobs that can become stepping-stones to creating your own business, or expanding your skills at a college or university.

The best way to start a career in skilled trades is through workplace-based training under the direction of experienced workers. This kind of hands-on training is called apprenticeship, and for many people becoming an apprentice is the best career decision they made.

Click now on one of the buttons above to learn more about apprenticeship training, careers in skilled trades, and the high school courses that can provide you with the basic education essential to become a skilled worker.

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