Get the lowdown on Ontario’s apprenticeable trades that are practicable available all over Canada. Learn about over 140 different skilled trades divided into four sectors:

1. Construction
2. Industrial
3. Motive Power
4. Service

By clicking on any underlined trade in the “Skilled Trades Guide,” you will find a description of the job, qualities you may need to possess, career opportunities, potential earnings, and much more! 

Skilled trades are very diverse. From the side menu, click on “Case Studies” to find out more about a career in trades.

Explore the trades. One may be for you!

*Education/training requirements may not pertain to Québec students.

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