Get Ahead of the Curve with Algonquin Trades

 Algonquin College has been training students in skilled trades for over 45 years. Additionally, out of 20,000 students at Algonquin College, 1,900 are enrolled in skilled trades programs. Matthew Dicaire can't wait to enroll at Algonquin College in the Basic Electrical program. On top of his education, he also has to complete 9,000 hours in

Get Starstruck with Kodaline

 Vincent May (drums), Jason Boland (bass guitar), Steve Garrigan (lead vocalist), Mark Prendergrast (lead guitar). Photo courtesy of Ben Johnson. Kodaline has made a splash in the indie rock scene. Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, the group has performed together since 2005 (as 21 Demands). In 2011, Jason Boland joined and Kodaline was

Choosing a Career in the Trades

 J?urneyman is a program that encourages and supports female involvement in the trades. To be a journeyman in the trade industry is something individuals strive for, signifying that they are completely qualified in their chosen field. As members of the “JOurneyman” program, women give new meaning to the title and

WOMEN IN THE TRADES: Gender Equality, Gender Titles and Respect

 It might make a feminist linguist cringe, but the title “journeyman” is one most women in the trades industry are proud to be called. It refers to those who have completed their apprenticeship and are completely qualified in their chosen field. While women seek the same respect given to anyone