Skilled Trades refers to professions that require specialized knowledge and hands on work. Training for a skilled trade includes on the job work as an Apprentice and in class learning at a technical school. Yukon recognizes and designates 48 trades within the territory.

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An Apprenticeship is a pathway to a career in a skilled trade. An apprenticeship consists of on the job training from a trained professional - while getting paid - and learning at a technical school.

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For a full list of trades, including entrance requirements & apprenticeship training information, click here.

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Why choose a career in the trades?

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• Contribute to the growth of the Yukon.
• Earn while you learn
• Trades and Technology Training is eligible for Yukon Grant funding.
• Women Apprentices in underrepresented Red Seal Trades are eligible to apply for additional funding.
• Opens doors to diverse career opportunities

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• Tell them about Skills Canada! Show them our website or social media, and encourage them to reach out and talk to us.
• If you're a teacher, email us to book programs or presentations about Trades & Technology and apprenticeships.
• Tradespeople and individuals with experience in Trades and Technology can start a Skills Club, funded by Skills Yukon and facilitated by you!
• Do you work with another organization that caters to youth in the Yukon? Email us so we can discuss if there are opportunities to partner on programming.

Helpful resources:

• Government of Yukon - Apprenticeship & Trades Information
• Information on Red Seal certifications - Red Seal
• Women in Trades - Yukon Women in Trades & Technology
• Yukon University - Programs in the Trades

Explore the trades:

• ‍Trades Secrets Alberta
• Careers In Trades

Skilled trades refers to professions that require specialized knowledge and hands on work. Training for a skilled trade includes on the job work and in class learning at a technical school. Yukon recognizes and designates 48 Trades within the territory.

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An Apprenticeship is a pathway to a career in a skilled trade. An apprenticeship consists of on the job training from a trained professional - while getting paid - and learning at a technical school.

‍

For a full list of Trades, including entrance requirements & apprenticeship training information, click here.

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Why choose a career in the Trades?

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• Contribute to the growth of the Yukon.
• Earn while you learn
• Trades and Technology Training is eligible for Yukon Grant funding.
• Opens doors to diverse career opportunities

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