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What jobs are available for my son/daughter in the skilled trade? |
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There are over 150 skilled trades in Ontario, covering the Motive Power, Industrial, Construction and Service sectors. Click here to see your Trades at a Glance section. |
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The thought of my teen having to commit to making career choices so early in life is a bit scary. Why should my teen choose a career so soon? |
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Your teen is not committing by trying out an apprenticeship. In fact, experiential career exploration with hands-on training will help your teen discover his/her interests, talents and abilities while preparing to make career choices. |
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What if my teen changes his/her mind? |
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That’s the point! Experiential learning is all about “trying-on” something new to see if you like it. It allows your son or daughter to experience a trade first-hand and then to decide if it is something he/she would like to pursue in the future. If it is not, your teen can move on to something new and take with him/her valuable information that can be of assistance in future career decisions. |
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What happens if my teen decides to leave the apprenticeship program? |
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If your teen is not enjoying the chosen trade, he/she can re-evaluate and move forward. Involvement with Cooperative Education and Guidance staff may result in solutions such as a different Cooperative Education placement to successfully complete the semester. |
There are over 150 skilled trades that involve apprenticeship training.
Click here to find out what they are
