{"id":914,"date":"2023-10-29T19:27:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T23:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/financialfreedomfortrades\/?post_type=front-matter&p=914"},"modified":"2024-06-30T04:48:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-30T08:48:21","slug":"the-skilled-trades-industry","status":"publish","type":"front-matter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/financialfreedomfortrades\/front-matter\/the-skilled-trades-industry\/","title":{"raw":"The Skilled Trades Industry","rendered":"The Skilled Trades Industry"},"content":{"raw":"There are more than 300 skilled trades in Canada, with 54 of them being [pb_glossary id=\"1168\"]Red Seal Trade[\/pb_glossary] designation. These skilled trades require proficiency and familiarity with trade specific skills, knowledge, equipment and tools.<\/span>\u00a0 The government of Canada has recognized the skilled trades as vital in building a strong economy, with the work directly involving many sectors of industry including construction, transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure.\u00a0 Some common skilled trades include electrical, plumbing, welding, carpentry, and automotive technicians.\u00a0 The skilled trades typically involve\u00a0 practical hands-on work, from building tangible products to servicing intricate equipment.\u00a0 A career in the skilled trades can allow an individual to join the workforce sooner, earning wages as they pursue their apprenticeship, without the requirement of completing a traditional university degree program.\r\n\r\nIt is a time of unprecedented change.\u00a0 There is an emphasis both on decarbonizing the economy and making infrastructure climate resilient, as well as building needed housing.\u00a0 Skilled trades workers are needed to build and maintain these vital projects and yet the retention rate and completion of certifications is low.\u00a0 This is despite federal and provincial incentives designed to encourage participation in the [pb_glossary id=\"1168\"]Red Seal Trades[\/pb_glossary].\u00a0 These low rates occur despite the tremendous financial advantages of completing the in-school portion of trades training with little in the way of incurred debt, while being paid for the workplace portion of their training.\u00a0 Indeed, the trades worker who can skillfully manage grants, bursaries, taxation strategies, and outlays is perhaps uniquely positioned for [pb_glossary id=\"242\"]financial freedom.[\/pb_glossary]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nProvincial and Territorial Skilled Trades Authority<\/span>\r\n\r\nThis guide is not intended to cover or replace any mandates\u00a0 set-out by Canadian Provincial and Territorial Skilled Trades Authorities.\u00a0<\/span> Throughout the course of an apprenticeship, it is recommended to consult with the particular provincial, territorial, or local jurisdiction that oversees implementation of trades training and that will monitor the issuance of the specific trades certification.\u00a0 There are a number of pathways that an individual can take to register as a trades apprentice with the respective Provincial or Territorial Skilled Trades Authority.\u00a0 The two most common entry points into the journey towards a skilled trades certification are [pb_glossary id=\"459\"]Pre-Apprenticeship Programs[\/pb_glossary] and Direct Entry via a [pb_glossary id=\"455\"]sponsor employer[\/pb_glossary].\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nLinks to more information on skilled trades certification and apprenticeship programs offered in each Province or Territory:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Alberta<\/td>\r\nAlberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
British Columbia<\/td>\r\nSkilledTradesBC<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Manitoba<\/td>\r\nApprenticeship Manitoba<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
New Brunswick<\/td>\r\nMinister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Newfoundland and Labrador<\/td>\r\nApprenticeship and Trades Certification Division<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Nova Scotia<\/td>\r\nNova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Northwest Territories<\/td>\r\nGovernment of Northwest Territories - Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE)<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Nunavut<\/td>\r\nGovernment of Nunavut - Apprenticeship, Trade and occupations Certification<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Ontario<\/td>\r\nSkilled Trades Ontario<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Prince Edward Island<\/td>\r\nSkillsPEI<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Quebec<\/td>\r\nCommission de la Construction du Quebec<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Saskatchewan<\/td>\r\nSaskatchewan Apprenticeship and Certification Commission<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Yukon<\/td>\r\nGovernment of Yukon - Apprentices and Trades<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n ","rendered":"

There are more than 300 skilled trades in Canada, with 54 of them being Red Seal Trade<\/a> designation. These skilled trades require proficiency and familiarity with trade specific skills, knowledge, equipment and tools.<\/span>\u00a0 The government of Canada has recognized the skilled trades as vital in building a strong economy, with the work directly involving many sectors of industry including construction, transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure.\u00a0 Some common skilled trades include electrical, plumbing, welding, carpentry, and automotive technicians.\u00a0 The skilled trades typically involve\u00a0 practical hands-on work, from building tangible products to servicing intricate equipment.\u00a0 A career in the skilled trades can allow an individual to join the workforce sooner, earning wages as they pursue their apprenticeship, without the requirement of completing a traditional university degree program.<\/p>\n

It is a time of unprecedented change.\u00a0 There is an emphasis both on decarbonizing the economy and making infrastructure climate resilient, as well as building needed housing.\u00a0 Skilled trades workers are needed to build and maintain these vital projects and yet the retention rate and completion of certifications is low.\u00a0 This is despite federal and provincial incentives designed to encourage participation in the Red Seal Trades<\/a>.\u00a0 These low rates occur despite the tremendous financial advantages of completing the in-school portion of trades training with little in the way of incurred debt, while being paid for the workplace portion of their training.\u00a0 Indeed, the trades worker who can skillfully manage grants, bursaries, taxation strategies, and outlays is perhaps uniquely positioned for financial freedom.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Provincial and Territorial Skilled Trades Authority<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide is not intended to cover or replace any mandates\u00a0 set-out by Canadian Provincial and Territorial Skilled Trades Authorities.\u00a0<\/span> Throughout the course of an apprenticeship, it is recommended to consult with the particular provincial, territorial, or local jurisdiction that oversees implementation of trades training and that will monitor the issuance of the specific trades certification.\u00a0 There are a number of pathways that an individual can take to register as a trades apprentice with the respective Provincial or Territorial Skilled Trades Authority.\u00a0 The two most common entry points into the journey towards a skilled trades certification are Pre-Apprenticeship Programs<\/a> and Direct Entry via a sponsor employer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Links to more information on skilled trades certification and apprenticeship programs offered in each Province or Territory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Alberta<\/td>\nAlberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
British Columbia<\/td>\nSkilledTradesBC<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manitoba<\/td>\nApprenticeship Manitoba<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Brunswick<\/td>\nMinister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Newfoundland and Labrador<\/td>\nApprenticeship and Trades Certification Division<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nova Scotia<\/td>\nNova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Northwest Territories<\/td>\nGovernment of Northwest Territories – Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nunavut<\/td>\nGovernment of Nunavut – Apprenticeship, Trade and occupations Certification<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ontario<\/td>\nSkilled Trades Ontario<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prince Edward Island<\/td>\nSkillsPEI<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quebec<\/td>\nCommission de la Construction du Quebec<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saskatchewan<\/td>\nSaskatchewan Apprenticeship and Certification Commission<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yukon<\/td>\nGovernment of Yukon – Apprentices and Trades<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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