COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS ARE EASY TO COMPLETE
Canada faces a significant shortage of skilled trades workers, indicating a need for 351,800 new workers in the construction industry alone by 2033, largely due to upcoming retirement. Learn more here!
Step 1 - Take Technological Studies courses at Saunders and find a trade that interests you.
Step 2 - Take Cooperative Education courses and get work experience in a trade to ensure it is a good match.
Step 3 - Find an employer who is willing to sponsor you. If you have not graduated, consider OYAP
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) opens the door for Saunders students to explore and work in apprenticeship occupations starting in Grade 11 or Grade 12 through the Cooperative Education program.
Saunders students have an opportunity to become registered apprentices and work towards becoming certified journeypersons in a skilled trade while completing their secondary school diplomas.
You can learn more about OYAP here.
The Red Seal, when affixed to a provincial or territorial trade certificate, indicates that a tradesperson has demonstrated the knowledge required for the national standard in that trade. The Red Seal endorsement promotes excellence to employers, instills pride in skilled workers, and facilitates labour mobility. There are over 140 Red Seal Trades in Canada.