Entrepreneur, automotive service tech, advocate of advancing women

Erin Vaughan has a passion for business and supporting women. She is an automotive service technician and the President & CEO of Kinetic Auto Service Ltd. She’s the President & CEO […]
5 Free Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs

Deciding to start a career in the trades can be intimidating, but there’s so much support for you! With numerous programs, resources, and people who want to see you succeed you […]
How career counsellors can help you

Young women will say that they want to make an impact with the work they do but to discover how to connect that desire to a career, spending time with […]
Automotive Service Tech Christel talks imposter syndrome, inclusivity

Christel NelsonLicensed Automotive Service Technician – Finch HyundaiLondon, ON Christel’s journey to the skilled trades began in high school when she took an automotive class, “I just decided to jump […]
Hydro One tech found support system in teachers

Sheldon WilliamsPowerline Technician, Hydro One Ltd.Toronto, ON Sheldon’s journey in the skilled trades began at the young age of 12 when he worked alongside his father in the electric field. […]
General contractor Agyei gives young men & women of colour the opportunity to learn the trade

Agyei Peprah-AsiasePresident and General ContractorParadise ConstructionBrampton, ON Agyei always loved to work with his hands, “I have always had a love of woodworking, construction and figuring out how things work […]
CUSW Powerline Tech apprentice David shares pathway to trades

David SimonApprentice Powerline Technician, Hydro One Ltd.Oshawa, ON Dave Simon is a 3rd-year apprentice Powerline technician at Hydro One. Dave’s journey in the skilled trades started at Durham College, where […]
Layoff made her vulnerable so she found a recession-proof career

Jessica Van Rooyen was laid off from a job that she had hoped to retire from and realized that her lack of transferrable skills made her vulnerable. She noticed that […]