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🛠️ Skilled trades play an important role across industries in Canada — and there are more career pathways than many people realize.

In fact, Canada has more than 300 designated skilled trades, including 54 Red Seal trades. Red Seal certification helps set a national standard for skilled trades across the country, allowing certified tradespeople to work across provinces and territories. 🇨🇦

Want to explore careers in the skilled trades? Check out the WORK IN YORK Career Library to learn more about occupations, job outlooks, salaries, and training pathways. Link in bio! 🔎

The job market is changing fast, and experts say education and training may need to evolve with it. 📈

A recent Bank of Canada discussion highlighted growing challenges for job seekers, including skills gaps, long-term unemployment among young workers, and the increasing impact of AI across industries.

As the workforce continues to shift, building new skills and staying adaptable can help job seekers stay competitive in a changing economy.

Looking for ways to improve your job search? 💡 Here are a few simple tips to help you get the most out of the WORK IN YORK job board.

From using filters to narrow your search to exploring different industries, small changes can help you discover opportunities that match your skills and interests.

Head over to the WORK IN YORK job board to start exploring current postings. Link in bio!