You love a good puzzle—the bigger the challenge, the better. Once you have a general sense of how the parts in a system work together, you have no problem applying that knowledge in all sorts of situations. A tinkerer at heart, trial and error is your specialty. You’re like a detective, carefully weighing the evidence and piecing together clues to zero in on the culprit and solve the case.
Sounds like you?
Consider one of these trades
Not too hot, not too cold, but just right. Your job is all about keeping people and products comfortable by installing, maintaining and repairing industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
You’re at home in an industrial setting adjusting and maintaining the equipment that plant operators depend on to control the flow, pressure and temperature of liquids, gases and other materials.
“The most rewarding part is being able to travel internationally. You can go anywhere.”
SkilledTradesBC Youth Trade Programs let you get started in a trade while you’re still in high school. That means you could be working in your field, learning from experts and earning a paycheque — all before you graduate.