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This Burnaby job fair wants you to actually earn a decent living

Looking for a high-paying job with a bright future that doesn’t come with heaps of student loan debt? Look no further than the Construction Trades Job Fair later this month in Burnaby.
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Looking for a high-paying job with a bright future that doesn’t come with heaps of student loan debt?

Look no further than the Construction Trades Job Fair later this month in Burnaby.

“We call a skilled construction trades apprenticeship ‘the other four-year degree,’” says Byron Rilling of the United Association Canada. “Apprenticeship in the skilled trades lets you earn while you learn, and, at the end of four years, you can achieve your Red Seal designation, which gives you the highest wages in the sector and allows you to work in any province across Canada.”

BC Building Trades affiliates from more than a dozen different skilled construction trades, from welding and insulation to plumbing and ironwork, will be on hand March 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave., Burnaby.

Individuals who are interested in a career in the trades are invited to connect with recruiters and learn about the opportunities in the unionized construction sector. Members will be available to answer questions about training, apprenticeship, and salaries and benefits, which include pension plans.

There will also be trades demonstrations and prize giveaways.

Parking is free.

For more information, email tradesopportunitygroup@gmail.com.