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Not every boy or girl growing up wants to become a plumber. It is a labor-intensive, unglamorous occupation with a tough reputation. The truth is, if every little boy or girl knew what it cost to live comfortably, the real amount of hours they would have to dedicate to earning a living and the actual range in the job description of a plumber, they might think twice before following the herd to a university. Trade jobs have long been an in-demand profession around the world, and it i

When immigrating to a new country as a professional, skilled tradesman, or semi-skilled worker, people tend to gravitate toward major cities. For example, 118,000 immigrants, 35% of the total number who arrived in Canada last year, went to Toronto. Major cities offer a lot of jobs in Canada and support networks of other immigrants who have successfully settled in the country. But what if you could secure a job offer in a smaller city before you even land in Canada, which also happen

Canadians have seen a gradual shift in the way trades people are perceived in the country. The old perception that people who studied trades were the ones who weren’t ‘smart’ enough to get into university has gone right into the trash can where it belongs. As demand for skilled tradesmen and women continues to grow throughout Canada, salaries continue to rise with this demand and now, it’s the smarter ones who are going into a tra

As Canada begins to emerge from our national lockdown, our immigration programs continue to march on. Labour demands continue to grow and skilled workers continue to be issued permanent residency in Canada. The demand for certified electricians is growing across the country and forecasts show the demand will only increase year on year. Most high school graduates want to enroll in universities and with a workforce that is aging out, Canada needs skilled t