Human Resources committee  Ms. Robinson mentioned that there's not enough data on the wage earning to tell people what they're actually making. I'll tell you that a journeyman plumber, steamfitter, pipe welder, or service tech makes $55 to $60 an hour. There are not a lot of jobs in this country that are g

Human Resources committee  Absolutely, they are. They've done it right for decades now.

Human Resources committee  I don't know. Maybe it's time we started listening.

Human Resources committee  A lot of it is what we've already discussed. It is the aura around people getting into the trades. If you go back to Germany, they say “You're professional. You're rated up there with the top people.” It's a career. I'm from England—

Human Resources committee  I'm from England originally. The plumber used to go to work—and he may still do it—in a shirt and tie.

Human Resources committee  They act like professionals, and they're treated like professionals, and that's the big difference, I think.

Human Resources committee  It's extremely important. With the REWARD program, in particular—and we're trying to get clients involved across the country—the client is guaranteeing the apprenticeship program for the individuals. They don't employ the individuals. Companies that work for the client, that are

Human Resources committee  I think it's just education. The women you talked about aren't in the program because they're women. They're in the program because they were the best candidates for the job. There are a lot of women out there who are interested, but we have to get the message out there that thes

Human Resources committee  I think you have to communicate with the trades themselves to get the proper curriculum in the schools. I'm not sure that we are always on the same line. There's a standard training and there's the training that's required. I don't believe the two are always on the same path, bec

Human Resources committee  Thank you. You saved me from saying it. On the topic of experiential learning and pathways to employment for Canadian youth, I'll begin by looking at youth underemployment after completing their education. Young people today are often the recipients of incorrect information re

Human Resources committee  That's why we just call ourselves the UA.