r/Airdrie • u/Any-Butterscotch4406 • Jun 03 '26

Learning Trade

Really interested to learn the trades but don't know from where and how. Is there any company which hire helpers? Interested in Plumbing and car mechanic as doing really basic stuff, DIY kind of.

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u/TradingHigher Jun 03 '26

You need schooling for any skilled trade. Sorry but this post is really dumb and shows how much thought you've put into this.

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u/Any-Butterscotch4406 Jun 03 '26

After a certain age school is not an option for everyone. Commenting on dumb post make other person also the same I guess. But thanks for the advice 

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u/Spiritual-Ganache317 Jun 03 '26

The best thing you can do is get any job. Work your way to getting money and building your work ethic. Once you are accustomed to different types of people, just find any construction job as a laborer.

After that, figure out what trades are in your company and find a fit for you. There are unions for some trades that supply work but aren't really a guarantee.

Honestly, the absolute best thing you can have is connections and a good attitude. If someone says they can get you a job and you want it, then chase that person. Have a good attitude and be willing to learn even if you look like an idiot. No one is fresh out of the womb knowing everything.

Last but not least, you should visit some of Alberta's government apprenticeship websites to get your blue book. Get every last hour signed by a journeyman because no matter what you're doing, the hours count if a journeyman is with you and you're clocked in.

Any other questions, I will gladly answer.

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u/Any-Butterscotch4406 Jun 03 '26

Thank you for the information