Just a Few Facts:
  • Skilled trades people are important and vital to Canada's future prosperity. Global competition is intensifying due to the increased mobility of capital and labour, and the desire to obtain the best return on investment.
  • Apprentices are able to combine in-school training and work which reduces their debt load; however, bachelor graduates in the year 2000 often left school with an average debt of $19 500.
  • Remember: In addition to a financially stable career, you earn the satisfaction of knowing your work will be admired by people for generations.