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The Trade Up Podcast

By: John Finan & Lisa Brandt
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  • The Trade Up Podcast is your guide to understanding, navigating, and excelling in the world of a career in the trades.

    Join John Finan and Lisa Brandt, co-authors of TRADE UP, as they delve into why the trades stand out as a compelling career choice for the younger generation. Uncover the various pathways leading to a successful entry into the trades and gain insights on how to thrive in this field. Tune in to hear firsthand experiences from individuals thriving in the industry.

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Episodes
  • Lisa & John Talk News

    Lisa & John Talk News
    May 3 2024

    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 isn’t worth going to college for a trade.

    John also weighs in on how far new federal money will go that's been earmarked to prop up skilled trades.
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    28 mins
  • Exploring Better Ways of Preparing a Skilled Workforce

    Exploring Better Ways of Preparing a Skilled Workforce
    Apr 19 2024

    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 learned from his tour and from growing his business, with John Finan on this episode of The Trade Up Podcast.
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    29 mins
  • Lisa & John Talk News

    Lisa & John Talk News
    Apr 5 2024

    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 skilled Ontario journeypeople? And John and Lisa share lessons they learned from their Dads about life and business.
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    30 mins
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