The program is expected to give students and families the upsides of these trades that can provide a challenging and lucrative career with a salary, for many, in the 6 figures.
The list includes jobs like Stone Masons, Boilermakers, Millwrights, Electricians, Insulators and Heavy Equipment Operators, and there is a shortfall in these areas right now.
The province put $3.5 million into the program bringing the total input to $5 million.