Searching for your dream career?

What if you could skip the huge student loans, start earning right away and build a real future – all while getting a hands-on education?

Keep reading to find out if the unionized skilled trades could be your next lifelong opportunity!

Hear from young workers about why they love their careers in the unionized skilled trades.

The unionized skilled trades offer:

  • Paid, hands-on training
  • Real-world experience from day one
  • A path to stability through union support, with access to benefits and pension security
  • Lifelong careers that don’t tie you to a desk

Sound good? Your next steps are to explore the trades and start preparing for an apprenticeship.

That’s where the Build Your Skills Learning Hub comes in – it’s your complete resource to support you through every step of your skilled trades journey.

The Build Your Skills Learning Hub is your free step-by-step guide to get started and succeed in the trades.

Find a trade you’ll love, brush up on math, science, reading and more, and prepare for an apprenticeship – all in one place!

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Take a peek inside the Hub!

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Explore different construction trades through short videos and day-in-the-life snapshots. Learn what each trade is really like so you can find one that matches your interests and strengths.

Boost your skills

Determine your strengths, areas for improvement and readiness to enter a trade by completing a self-paced skills assessment, then get personalized resources to help you build the skills you need.

Master your trade

Get support throughout your apprenticeship with resources tailored to your trade. Watch short videos, follow simple instructions and practice with interactive activities and quizzes to master tough concepts.

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Not sure which skilled trade is right for you?

There are tons of different trades within the unionized construction industry, and each offers a different kind of challenge and reward.

With the Learning Hub you can...

  • Learn the day-to-day responsibilities associated with each skilled trade
  • Explore the skills and attributes needed for each trade
  • Find a trade that fits your skills and interests
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Wondering if you’ve got what it takes to succeed in the trades?

There are tons of resources to help you get started in an apprenticeship and a lifelong career in the unionized skilled trades.

The Learning Hub can help you...

  • Brush up on your math, science, reading and more
  • Find easy-to-follow lessons, interactive activities and video tutorials
  • Feel confident as you prepare for an apprenticeship
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Are there resources for apprentices?

When you are in apprenticeship training, there are loads of resources to help you succeed.

The Learning Hub gives you...

  • Trade-specific resources, interactive activities and video tutorials to help you tackle technical training concepts.
  • Professional development topics to help enhance your career in the skilled construction trades.
  • A Red Seal prep course to help you achieve your Red Seal or trade certification.
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Succeed in the trades – no matter what level you’re at

Trade-specific learning resources, videos, tutors, online lessons and more – for success getting into your apprenticeship, through technical training and on the job. The Learning Hub is here for you!

Video Tutorials

Accédez à des milliers de vidéos d'apprentissage personnalisées à votre métier. Regardez des vidéos courtes qui enseignent les concepts clés de votre formation.

Instructions Simples

Facilitez la résolution des problèmes ! Apprenez à diviser des problèmes complexes en étapes claires et faciles à suivre que vous pouvez gérer vous-même.

Quiz

Sachez quand il est temps de passer à l'étape suivante ou quand revoir un concept et regarder un tutoriel vidéo.

Activités Pratiques

Complétez des centaines d'activités pratiques interactives pour renforcer et maîtriser ce que vous avez appris.

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