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News and information for skilled trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.

Diverse group of young Canadians training and working in skilled trades, representing the future of the workforce and Canada's infrastructure development.
Trades

Canada Launches $6B Program Addressing Skilled Trades Shortage

Canada's federal government just pledged up to $6 billion for a 'Team Canada Strong' program, aiming to train 100,000 new skilled trades workers by 2030-31.

Rick Donovan· Jul 18· 2 min read
Young Gen Z individuals confidently working in skilled trades, showcasing the high pay and rewarding career opportunities available in these fields.

Gen Z eyes skilled trades: 55% consider careers for high pay

Rick Donovan · Jul 17
Adults and high school students participating in hands-on construction trades training programs at a new facility.

New construction trades training programs launch for adults and high schoolers

Rick Donovan · Jul 14
Young students proudly sign commitment papers for skilled trades careers at a National Signing Day event, celebrating their future in vocational fields.

Young people flock to skilled trades careers, boosting student engagement initiatives

Rick Donovan · May 8
Diverse skilled trades workers on a construction site, looking at an unfinished skyscraper, symbolizing the challenge of filling millions of jobs.

Skilled Trades Training Initiatives Undermined by Retention

Rick Donovan · May 7
Diverse individuals learning carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skills in a bright, modern training workshop, symbolizing the future of skilled trades.

BlackRock launches $100 million initiative for skilled trades training

BlackRock, a financial giant known for its investment prowess, has committed $100 million to train up to 50,000 skilled craft workers, marking a significant philanthropic pivot into vocational educati

Rick Donovan· May 7· 5 min
Diverse skilled tradespeople working on a large-scale construction project, symbolizing the critical need for a robust workforce.

US Skilled Trades Crisis Threatens Economic Growth

By 2030, the U.S. faces a deficit of nearly 1.4 million skilled trade workers, a looming crisis that could stall critical infrastructure and economic growth, according to bringbackthetrades. This proj

Rick Donovan· Apr 21· 5 min