The time is now !

Construction Industry Facts:

• Across Canada, construction employs over 1,000,000
• Construction in BC is a $15 billion industry - employing more than 125,000
• Construction workers earn about $65,000 per year on average.
• Within the next few years, the baby boom generation starts turning 65 and begins leaving the  workforce.
• There will be a significant shortage of skill trades people to take the place of the retirees
• The construction industry needs young people now
• The rules of supply and demand suggest that construction wages will increase faster than the rate of inflation
• It is estimated that a new apprentice in the construction trades today will be earning over $100,000 per year within the next ten years
• Now represents a tremendous opportunity for bright young people to begin career as a construction trades apprentice
• Become an apprentice in the construction trades – NOW!