Four Reasons Why Experiential Learning is Great for Students

Posted February 3, 2022

When it comes to the different ways of educating students, one thing is true – students learn best from doing.  To promote that, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) provides experiential learning opportunities that expose students to potential career paths well before they graduate.  What is experiential learning? It is the process of teaching […]

Five Reasons to Pursue a Skilled Trade

Posted February 3, 2022

Skilled Trades make up a large part of the Canadian economy, employing 1 out of every 5 people. Each of the trades touches a tangible aspect of Canadian life and provides the basic framework for every community.  Beyond being able to contribute directly to the community, there are a lot of reasons why choosing a […]

Not just for the factory

Posted February 3, 2022

Tradespeople are needed across the workforce The skilled trades touch almost every aspect of our lives, from the way we move, the places we live and work, and even  the very food we eat. Each trade requires hands-on work and specialized knowledge as workers build and maintain our society’s infrastructure.  Though we generally think of […]

What are Skilled Trades?

When people think of skilled trades, there are many traditional trades that likely come to mind – electrician, plumber, welder, and carpenter, for example.  The reality is that there are 144 designated trades in Ontario.  These trades fall under four sectors: Construction Industrial Motive Power Service What are Red Seal Trades? The Inter-provincial Standards Red Seal […]