Why? Because Trades-people:

  • Can start earning money while being trained
  • Are able to work and learn the trade at the same time
  • Have many job opportunities around the world
  • Earn a very good wage
  • Have a high rate of job satisfaction
  • Are very important to our economy
  • Have flexibility to make decisions in their daily tasks
  • Install phone systems, networks, cooling and heating systems, plumbing, utilities (traffic lights) and electrical systems
  • Ensure these systems are maintained and operate trouble free
  • Permit cities, communities, large and small companies to expand

85% of trades-people in a survey said, "If faced with the same decision I would choose to take apprenticeship training again." - Youth Opportunities Ontario