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for their kids to have a solid and fulfilling career in Manitoba.”
Ryan Peters, chair of the electrical trades department at Red River College Polytechnic, adds that careers in skilled trades are never dull and often collaborative. “Depending on the project, you may get the opportunity to work collaboratively with other professionals across the skilled trades, so that could be plumbers, HVAC technicians, general contractors and carpenters.” he says. “For myself, skilled trades have taken me all over the country.”
At the same time, he’s made a good living, says Moses.
“It’s provided me with a career that’s allowed me to support my family and afforded me opportunities that I never thought were possible. In general, those working in the trades, especially those who are Red Seal tradespeople, are well compensated and always in demand.” RRC Polytech is committed to ensuring its campuses are inclusive and that the student body reflects the Manitoba’s diverse popula- tion. They also offer programs that introduce middle school students to the trades, such as the Gene Haas Manufacturing Bootcamps and the Girls Exploring Trades and Technology summer camp. “Most recently, our Jill of All Trades event brought together female-identifying students from high schools across Manitoba to experience a full day of activities and workshops,” Peters adds. “This event exposes them to different trades across our campus in a fun- filled environment.” For those who are interested in becoming an electrician, multiple paths are available to reach that goal. Some might start their career early through the high school ap- prenticeship program, which is currently supported by 10 schools across the province. “After they’ve completed high school and completed their high school apprenticeship program, they can come back to Red River College Polytechnic for their future levels of apprenticeship training if they continue to pursue that as a career path,” Peters says.
SUPPLIED PHOTO Trades students benefit from lots of hands-on instruction.
He adds that there’s an alternative path.
“Another option would be the certificate program that we offer here at Red River College Polytechnic. It’s a five-month program where students can gain their Level 1 certification and credit hours towards their apprenticeship.” Another pathway is to find a company or contractor that is willing to sign them up as an apprentice since electrical is a compulsory trade in Manitoba. “The trade itself is actually quite vast and our electricians are generally always in high demand doing work on from residential, commercial and even in industrial settings, depending on your Red Seal qualifications. As a Red Seal electrician, you have the potential to work all over Canada,” he says. “I can’t recommend the career enough. It’s a career path that’s never boring and always changing.”
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