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Canadian perceptions around skilled trades careers are shifting. Both university graduates and current skilled trades workers are more likely to recognize the value and benefits of careers in the trades than they were just a few years ago.
For example, while 42 per cent of respondents said they would choose a career in the trades if they could turn back the clock, only 32 per cent of respondents see careers in the trades as respected, with factors such as societal expectations, perceptions of low wages and a lack of awareness driving them toward other career choices.
In truth, the upcoming generation has values that align closely with the skilled trades. The skilled trades workforce is making a tangible impact on issues like the affordable housing crisis, the green energy transition and the need for updated infrastructure. For young workers, we must highlight that these careers not only offer well-paying, hands-on work and opportunities for entrepreneurship, but they are also a powerful force for good in Canada and around the world.
When respondents were asked to identify the most valuable trades, electrical, plumbing and carpentry were among the top choices. But there is so much more.
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