Explore training, apprenticeships, and resources to start or grow your skilled trades career
Skilled trades offer rewarding, in-demand career opportunities across Canada. Whether you're exploring a new career, preparing for an apprenticeship, or building your skills, find training and resources to help you take the next step.
Through the Government of Canada’s Team Canada Strong initiative, new and aspiring tradespeople can benefit from paid work placements, apprenticeship opportunities, training supports, and financial assistance. The $8 billion initiative aims to recruit, train, and hire 80,000 to 100,000 new Red Seal skilled trades workers by 2030–2031.
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Already working in the trades or building your skills? Explore short, flexible courses related to construction, electrical, automotive, manufacturing and other skilled trades industries. Use these courses to strengthen existing skills, learn new tools and technologies, or build knowledge that can support your career development.
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Get Ready for a Career in the Skilled Trades
New to the skilled trades or considering a career change?
Explore resources to help you understand your options, build foundational and workplace skills, and plan your next steps toward training, apprenticeship, or employment.
Trades Foundations
Build foundational knowledge and practical skills to help you prepare for further trades training and the workplace.
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Workplace Readiness
Build the safety awareness, workplace skills, and professional practices that can help you transition confidently into a trades environment.
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Trades Career Planning
Explore skilled trades careers and pathways to help you decide where you want to go and what training or experience you may need next.
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