New Features at tradeability.ca

For Job Seekers

Play the game!  The prize: knowledge about the steps to take to get an apprenticeship.

Take the quiz!  How do you score when it comes to answering common interview questions?  Learn why some answers are better than others.

Create a résumé!   Choose the right style to highlight your experiences and your skills.  Examples will guide you along each step of the way.

For Employers

Don’t ask illegal questions!  Find out what you can ask.  Take the quiz and see how you do.

Retain your investment!  Apprentices are your investment in your business.  The retention quiz provides suggestions on what works.

Click here to get to these new interactive features for employers.

Welcome to tradeability.ca – Durham Region’s single point of access for information on the skilled trades. And if you’re not from Durham Region – we welcome you also! Much of this information will be valuable for you too, as the skilled trades are exceptional careers that are viable all throughout Canada.

Why a site devoted to skilled trades? Apprenticeship is one of the three respected pillars of post-secondary education – on a par with college and university.  Depending on you  - the type of person you are,  your life-long goals, and the type of contribution you want to make,  becoming a journeyperson in a skilled trade can be the gateway to a fulfilling life. 

Why the name - ‘tradeability’? Tradespersons have ability and knowledge, and - by the time they’re certified – practical experience that allows them to take on some of the most essential skills in our society. Trades require the brightest and best candidates. ‘Tradeability’ honours this fact.