What Are the Top 3 Challenges Facing the Skilled Trades Right Now?

Around 75,000 new apprentices will need to be hired per year in the next five years to meet the demand for skilled journeypersons in Red Seal trades. Tradespeople are in high demand across Canada and there are several challenges facing the trades across the board. Addressing these challenges requires ongoing and collaborative efforts to promote trades as an attractive career option, invest in skills development programs, and expose job-seekers to the work in the trades through engaging virtual experiences.