Just poking my nosey-nose in here. I am in the construction industry and many of the skilled trades in construction are suffering a shortage of workers because it seems like the newest generation isn't all that fond of physical work (as compared to office work where you sit in front of a computer all day).
I'm not sure if its still the same, but I know a couple of years back, skilled masons were in demand and certain trades like plumbers and electricians generally have work all the time.
I do know for a fact that welders can make a pretty penny (my brother is one). Even as apprentices you get a nice bit of change and if you aren't bothered by heights, you can make big time bucks working high steel. If you can dive and have your certification, you can make buckets of money doing underwater welding although that work tops out at 5 consecutive years due to the build up of gasses in your system from the dives at depth.
You might want Bina to look into it as well, as Conestoga offers a Women in Skilled Trades program in carpentry that I believe is actually free, sponsored by the province.
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I'm not sure if its still the same, but I know a couple of years back, skilled masons were in demand and certain trades like plumbers and electricians generally have work all the time.
I do know for a fact that welders can make a pretty penny (my brother is one). Even as apprentices you get a nice bit of change and if you aren't bothered by heights, you can make big time bucks working high steel. If you can dive and have your certification, you can make buckets of money doing underwater welding although that work tops out at 5 consecutive years due to the build up of gasses in your system from the dives at depth.
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check out Conestoga College, they offer a couple excellent carpentry programs.
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