These young people see bright future in trades but say stigma among obstacles in their way

A composite image shows five smiling young people in casual t-shirts, some wearing lanyards.

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.