| Trade | Ontario Job Futures | WWTAB Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance Service Technician (small appliance repair) | ||
| Autobody Repairer (Branch 1 & 2) | |
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| Automotive Painter | |
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| Automotive Service Technician | ||
| Baker | |
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| Carpenter (construction and cabinet making) | |
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| Child and Youth Worker (or other social work careers) | ||
| Cook | ||
| Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator | ||
| Early Childhood Educator | |
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| Electrician | |
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| Electronic Service Technician | |
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| General Machinist (or CNC Machining) | |
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| Hairstylist | |
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| Heavy-duty Equipment Technician | |
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| Horticulturist (Landscaping) | ||
| Industrial Mechanic Millwright | |
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| Locksmith | ||
| Mobile Crane Operator (Heavy Equipment Operator) | ||
| Painter and Decorator | ||
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | |
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| Retail Meat Cutter | ||
| Roofer | ||
| Small Engine Technician (Small engine repair) | ||
| Tool and Die Maker | |
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| Tower Crane (Heavy Equipment) Operator | ||
| Welder (general and all position) |
Several of the trades appeared to be popular with LBS learners, and also appeared on either the Ontario Job Futures 2000 list or the WWTAB Environmental Scan, or both. The next step was to consult with the project’s key stakeholders to determine which two trades would finally be selected.
We developed checklists for distribution to a number of key project stakeholders. They included: