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Which trade should you apprentice in?

Seven questions, no signup. Your answers score six trades against what you like, how you want to work, and where you live. You get two or three pathways to look at first, each with a link to the apprentice guide for that trade.

Question 1 of 7

What kind of work sounds most interesting?

Electrical systems, wiring, and controls Water, pipes, and drainage Heating, cooling, and refrigeration Building with wood, framing, and finishing Joining metal and fabrication

Question 2 of 7

Where do you want to spend most of your day?

Mostly indoors Outdoors and on changing job sites A mix, driving between service calls Industrial sites, plants, or large buildings

Question 3 of 7

How physical do you want the work to be?

Heavy and physical all day is fine Moderate: tools, ladders, and some lifting Lighter work where precision matters more than strength

Question 4 of 7

Which kind of problem do you like solving?

Finding a fault and fixing it Building something new from plans Installing a system step by step and testing it

Question 5 of 7

How do you feel about math and classroom theory?

I like it, or I can get through it Basic math is fine, heavy theory is not for me I learn best by doing, not in a classroom

Question 6 of 7

What is your education level right now?

Less than a high school diploma High school diploma or equivalent Some college, trade school, or a pre-apprenticeship program A diploma or degree, changing careers

Question 7 of 7

Which province will you apprentice in?

Ontario British Columbia Alberta Quebec Saskatchewan Manitoba Another province or territory

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