Herzing College has partnered with The Career Foundation to help immigrants with an electrical or telecommunications background get specialized training in network cabling.

It's a key question for anyone thinking about a career as an electrician in Ontario: Just how much money can you expect to earn?

Electrician salaries depend on a range of factors, including what company you work for, what area you specialize in, and how much experience you have.

We looked at government data and dozens of actual job postings to get an idea of earnings for electrician apprentices as well as fully qualified journeymen in different specialties.

In this post, we explain how much you can make in various electrician roles, and how to get started with training.

Here's what you need to know.

Household appliances bring our lives such comfort and convenience, it's hard to imagine a world without them.

Most of the self-contained electric and gas-powered appliances that we rely on each day were invented in just the last century. They have done wonders to increase our recreation time and make our lives so much easier.

Herzing students in the appliance repair workshop

Checking out your options for a career in the skilled trades? Considering HVAC, but not exactly sure what all is involved?

If you’re considering studying a trade or completing an apprenticeship, you may be thinking ahead to getting the Red Seal endorsement.

Once you become a certified journeyperson, you can pursue Red Seal certification by taking the interprovincial exam.

Successful candidates earn a Red Seal endorsement on their certificates of qualification and apprenticeship, proving their skill level in a particular trade.

But what is the value of this endorsement? How can it help your career? And is it worth the extra effort?

Let’s dive into the details.

Thinking of beginning electrician courses? Getting ready to upgrade your skills or switch career paths?

Your first step will likely be a pre-apprenticeship program, where you'll learn the theory and practical skills needed to excel in an electrician apprenticeship.

An important part of that training will be learning how electrical systems actually work, how to perform troubleshooting and maintenance, and how to stay safe when carrying out installations and repairs.

Get a head start by testing yourself on these seven very common electricity myths. Which of these misconceptions have you bought into over the years?

It's a great time to get into the heating and cooling trade. Skilled HVAC mechanics and technicians have excellent job prospects all over Ontario.

The Government of Canada Job Bank gives every region of the province 3 stars for HVAC employment--the highest possible rating.

Hoping to land one of those opportunities?

If you want to become a licensed HVAC professional, you'll need to complete an apprenticeship. But to get hired as an apprentice, you typically need some basic training (called pre-apprenticeship training).

So, what exactly does pre-apprenticeship HVAC training involve? What skills will you learn and how will they help you get hired as an apprentice?

In this post, we outline the 7 most important skills you'll develop at HVAC school (and how they'll help you land a job). Here's what you can expect.

Imagine life without your fridge, microwave, oven, or washing machine.

Most of us could barely last a single day without these conveniences—even though modern versions have only been around for the past 50 to 60 years.

In a relatively short amount of time, we've become totally dependent on our home appliances.

But that's great news for appliance technicians, who are always in demand for installation and servicing.

And it's definitely a positive trend for anyone considering appliance repair training.

Want a little preview of the kinds of issues you'll face on the job and learn about during appliance training?

Here's a roundup of the home appliances that always seem to need servicing, how they break down, and what you'll check first.