Building for the Future Trades Career Expo
The provincial government of New Brunswick
(Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour) has identified
that the average age of apprentices in NB is of 27 years
old. This shows a gap of 10 years from when Students graduate
high school to when they enter an apprenticeship
program.
Labour market forecasts indicate that in the next 10
years, 60% of employment in Canada (and NB) will be from the Trades
and Technology. The province will be faced with a big
challenge but we think we can prevent some of the negative economic
repercussion of a skill shortage in the construction trades by
promoting our trades and help facilitate the transition between
high school and apprenticeship programs.
We looked at strategies with Post-Secondary Education
Training and Labour and decided we could provide grade nine
students some exposure to the Trades by having 4 trades career
expos event per year, in different key locations of
NB.
Why grade nine students?
In most cases grade nine students will have to make a
choice as to enrolling in a trades course(s) for their grade 10 or
11 school year.
We will hold a public event for students of all ages,
parents and teachers on one evening of our Building for the Future
Trades Career Expos. Watch for it on our
calendar!
High School graduation year for most of these grade
nine Students will coincide with the start of a skill shortages for
certain trades in NB. We want to make sure we maximize their
exposure to these occupations and link them with Industry from a
young age.
What is different with these Trades Career
Expos?
These events are industry lead. Students and
school representatives will get a chance to connect with employers
of NB, talk to certified journeyman and try a trade. Yes, all
of our booths will have a hands on approach!
When, where?
We have partnered with Skills Canada to bring
awareness to the schools in N.B.
