You're Hired and Certified
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You're Hired and Certified

A 7 Step Guide to Apprenticeship in the Skilled Trades

  1. 86 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

You're Hired and Certified

A 7 Step Guide to Apprenticeship in the Skilled Trades

About this book

Are you thinking about a career in the Skilled Trades or maybe you have an Apprentice to mentor?

David Pocock knows first-hand with over 40 years' experience working with apprentices, employers and advising people looking to work in the Skilled Trades.

The 7 Steps explained provide a fast and logical plan to take you from employment to certification and beyond. Dozens of helpful tips and reminders along with action exercises and fillable templates will keep you focused during your journey to become Trade Certified and earning a higher wage.

The potential for advancement in the trades to more senior positions is excellent. There is also a skill shortage in many trades that will ensure job sustainability for years to come.

This is your Apprenticeship 101 guide to success. An indispensable book for anyone starting out or affiliated with the skilled trades. Congratulations on a great career choice, good luck and enjoy the journey!

Praise for You're Hired and Certified:

"You're Hired and Certified is a perfect resource for those who are looking for a career in skilled trades. With follow up exercises included with every chapter, this book will guide you on how to stay organized and think critically when navigating your search for trade employment."

– Craig Swanberg, Journeyman Carpenter & Workforce Manager, PCL Construction.

"For someone starting or retraining in the work force, this book is an excellent road map for apprenticeship from start to finish! I wish I had this book when I started my apprenticeship!"

– Chris Copeland, RSE, Certified Journeyman Bricklayer, a Business Agent, Local 1 Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers.

"This is a nugget of information for our society to clearly understand how to navigate into and through the trades. David has given us the blueprint to catapult youth, parents, teachers and professionals to a greater understanding of the importance of trades and how to achieve success where society needs it most."

– Tom Loszchuk, Certified Journeyman Cabinetmaker, Apprenticeship Committee Representative, Employer and Life Coach.

"A great book, a must read for success! With Dave's handbook as your guide, you're in the driver seat. The road to success starts here."

– David Lee, Certified Automotive Service Technician and Service.

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Table of contents

  1. You’re Hired and Certified
  2. About the Author
  3. Dedication
  4. Copyright Information ©
  5. Acknowledgment
  6. Introduction
  7. Who Should Read this Book?
  8. Part 1 Let’s Talk Apprenticeship and Trade
  9. Part 2 Apprenticeship Success Achievement Plan