Canada faces a significant shortage of skilled trades workers—an issue that poses serious risks to economic growth and the stability of critical sectors such as construction, infrastructure, and manufacturing. With nearly 700,000 tradespeople expected to retire by the end of the decade, the demand for well-trained talent is growing rapidly.

The National Association of Career Colleges (NACC)’s regulated career colleges (RCCs) have been helping meet this challenge. By providing industry-aligned training and apprenticeship opportunities, RCCs are equipping students with the skills needed to strengthen Canada’s workforce and support its economy through challenging times. 

Skilled trades professionals are essential to a strong and resilient Canadian economy. From carpenters and electricians to welders and plumbers, these workers power the projects that shape our communities and drive progress in infrastructure, housing and manufacturing. 

Programs that Deliver Real-World Skills 

NACC member colleges offer a wide range of training programs in the skilled trades, equipping learners with the hands-on experience that employers are looking for. Whether you’re pursuing a career in construction, manufacturing, or the service sector, our programs ensure graduates are job-ready and prepared to take on new challenges right away. 

Our Areas of Expertise

And many more in-demand trades across Canada. 

With government commitments to building thousands of prefabricated homes, converting structures into affordable housing, and investing in large-scale infrastructure projects, Canada needs skilled trades professionals now more than ever. NACC’s RCCs are proud to partner with industry and government to train the workforce that will build Canada’s future—one project, one professional at a time.