On this episode of The Trade Up Podcast, John is joined by Brandi Ferenc, a 313A - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic and founder of Fair Trades Toolbox. As a woman journeyperson in a male dominated sector - HVAC - Brandi knows

Lisa & John Talk News

May 3rd, 2024 28m 14s

On this episode of The Trade Up Podcast, Lisa Brandt gets John Finan's thoughts about pre-apprenticeships and the best way to get into a trade if you can't secure an apprenticeship. Also, the barriers to getting experience, and when it is and i

Exploring Better Ways of Preparing a Skilled Workforce

Apr 19th, 2024 29m 12s

George Vassallo is the CEO of one of Canada's oldest construction firms - Bothwell-Accurate. He wondered if other countries had better ways of preparing a skilled workforce, so he went on a multi-country tour to find out. He shares what he lear

Lisa & John Talk News

Apr 5th, 2024 30m 20s

On this episode of The Trade Up Podcast, Lisa Brandt gets John Finan's thoughts on why there are more sign-ups for trades than in the past ten years, but certification numbers are low. Also, should we worry that Alberta is trying to poach skil

A Career Transition into the Trades

Mar 15th, 2024 24m 11s

On this episode of The Trade Up Podcast, John chats with Whitney South about her unique career transition from journalism & photography into welding.

Exploring the Pathway to a Career in the Trades

Mar 1st, 2024 34m 3s

On this episode of The Trade Up Podcast, John & Lisa chat about how they were inspired to write a book about how young people can find a pathway to a career in the trades.About TRADE UP: Why buy a job when you can start a career?Gone are the da

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