Young Canadians are increasingly interested in skilled trades careers despite social stigma, with rising apprenticeship registrations and new government funding supporting the trend, though experts caution that sustained effort is needed to convert interest into actual careers.

Deutsche Welle

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Amid rising apprenticeship registrations and new funding to recruit more tradespeople, there's been an uptick of interest in skilled trades. Yet the path isn't always straightforward. Experts buoyed by the current spotlight want sound decision-making to turn young Canadians' curiosity into careers.