We have four pictures of youth, arranged horizontally. First is a Caucasian girl in front of a map. Next, we have a young Asian man doing some construction work inside a house. Third, a Caucasian man with Down's syndrome works in an office. Finally, a young African-American woman smiling.
Youth Ability in Skilled Trades



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Provincial Alberta Manitoba Newfoundland Ontario PEI & New Brunswick Saskatchewan Youth with Disabilities and Employment

Trades and Trends

Skilled Trades Employment Chart

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Skilled trade Description Provincial Requirements Skilled trades schools where program is offered. Average rates of pay
Structural Steel and Plate Fitter See "Construction" for a detailed description. To work as a Structural Steel and Plate Fitter in Alberta, a person must: be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyman, OR work for an employer who is satisfied that the worker has the skills and knowledge expected of a certified journeyman, OR be self-employed NORTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY $21 to $32 an hour plus benefits
Tool and Die Maker

builds and repairs tools, metal moulds (used for plastic), patterns, prototypes, jigs, fixtures (both used to hold pieces in place while they are bored, stamped, milled, or drilled), gauges, dies (used to shape metal during stamping or forging), press tools, and small mechanical devices

works from blueprints, models, or instructions

chooses and prepares materials

checks, assembles, and tests completed work

 To work as a Tool and Die Maker in Alberta, a person must: be a registered apprentice or a certified journeyman, OR work for an employer who is satisfied that the worker has the skills and knowledge expected of a certified journeyman, OR be self-employed NORTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SOUTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

 $16 to $22 an hour plus benefits