The need for more skilled trade workers continues to grow.
Skills Canada estimates one million workers will be needed in the profession across Canada by 2020.
The looming shortage is caused, in large part, by the inability to attract more young people into the industry.
Bob Blakely is the Canadian Operating Officer of the Building Trades Union, and says we need a change to how the trades are viewed.
He points out you need the same sort of intellect and moxy to become a skilled tradesperson as you do to get an MBA.
Blakely woiuld also like to see more trades programs offered in the high school.