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Small Trades Businesses and the Technology Struggle

11/19/2023

What are we talking about? Online banking and simplified bookkeeping software have been the two biggest technology changes to affect your small business, no matter what trade you’re in. But in the world of small and microservice trade businesses and…

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A New Look for Women in the Skilled Trades

08/19/2023

A career in a skilled trade can be a rewarding, stable position for men and women. There are many jobs available in BC and Alberta, especially for young adults entering the workforce. And while women have traditionally made up a…

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The Importance of Literacy and Soft Skills in the Trades

05/19/2023

Think you know what employers are looking for when hiring on in the trades?  It’s not just knowing how to use the tools and do the job, known as hard skills. They also want workers with soft skills: stuff like knowing how to…

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