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# Herzing Skilled Trades

Expert advice to help you choose the right pre-apprenticeship or construction training program and succeed in your career

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## [What is a Pre-apprenticeship?](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/what-is-a-pre-apprenticeship-program)

[![An instructor talking to a group of trades students in the Herzing workshop](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/trades%20students%20on%20floor.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/what-is-a-pre-apprenticeship-program)

 Jul 15, 2022, 9:09:53 AM

*Updated December 2025*

You’re probably aware that the route to many careers in the skilled trades involves an apprenticeship. An experienced tradesperson agrees to hire and mentor you, and you undergo a mix of in-school lessons and paid on-the-job training.

However, it can be tough to find someone willing to take you on if you have no background in the trade.

That’s where a *pre-*apprenticeship comes in. This is a college-level program that helps you develop a foundation of skills in a trade. It’s designed to give you the theory and hands-on training you need to attract an employer’s attention and get hired as an apprentice.

Thinking about a career in the trades? Keep reading to learn about the value of pre-apprenticeship training and how it can help set you up for success.

[Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/what-is-a-pre-apprenticeship-program)

## [Meet Gavin: HVAC Graduate and Herzing Cup Winner](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/meet-gavin-hvac-graduate-and-herzing-cup-winner)

[![Herzing HVAC graduate Gavin George](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Gavin%20George.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/meet-gavin-hvac-graduate-and-herzing-cup-winner)

 May 30, 2022, 1:02:36 PM

Each year, Herzing gives an award to the student who delivers the best oral presentation on a topic of their choice. That award is called the Herzing Cup.

[Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/meet-gavin-hvac-graduate-and-herzing-cup-winner)

## [Special Network Cabling Training Helps Skilled Immigrants Find Jobs](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/special-network-cabling-training-helps-skilled-immigrants-find-jobs)

[![Smiling network cabling specialist with cable coil over one shoulder](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/iStock-929212478.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/special-network-cabling-training-helps-skilled-immigrants-find-jobs)

 May 11, 2022, 4:35:14 PM

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

[Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/special-network-cabling-training-helps-skilled-immigrants-find-jobs)

## [Domestic Appliance Technician VS Appliance Service Technician: What's the Difference?](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/domestic-versus-appliance-service-technician)

[![An appliance repair instructor speaking to a group of prospective students](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/PAT-appliance-tech-students-1024x576-3.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/domestic-versus-appliance-service-technician)

 Apr 14, 2022, 10:27:50 AM

* An information session at Herzing College in Toronto*

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.

[Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/domestic-versus-appliance-service-technician)

## [What to Expect at Herzing College Skilled Trades: Facilities & Features](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/what-to-expect-at-herzing-college-skilled-trades-facilities-features)

[![Herzing College students in the appliance repair workshop](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Appliance%20repair%20workshop.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/what-to-expect-at-herzing-college-skilled-trades-facilities-features)

 Apr 5, 2022, 10:44:30 AM

*Herzing students in the appliance repair workshop*

[Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/what-to-expect-at-herzing-college-skilled-trades-facilities-features)

## [Pros & Cons of Working in HVAC: What Should You Know Up Front?](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/pros-and-cons-of-working-in-hvac)

[![HVAC technician working on an air conditioning unit](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/iStock-1133646077.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/pros-and-cons-of-working-in-hvac)

 Mar 11, 2022, 9:26:17 AM

*Updated December 2025*

<https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HVAC-1.jpg>Checking out your options for a career in the skilled trades? Considering HVAC, but not exactly sure what all is involved?

HVAC technicians and mechanics are service experts who work with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. They install and calibrate units, repair and replace parts, carry out inspections, and conduct safety testing. They work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Sound interesting? Of course, every job has its upsides and downsides. Before you go ahead and sign up for HVAC training, you need a solid understanding of the main benefits and drawbacks to choosing this trade. 

[Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/pros-and-cons-of-working-in-hvac)

## [How To Get Hired After Trades Training: 9 Expert Tips](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/how-to-get-hired-after-trades-training-expert-tips)

[![Graduates of Herzing College Skilled Trades](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Christine-and-PAT-Grads--1024x446-1.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/how-to-get-hired-after-trades-training-expert-tips)

 Feb 22, 2022, 9:36:39 AM

*Christine Azevedo (far right) with a group of graduates at Herzing College Skilled Trades*

*Updated December 2025*

If you recently graduated from Herzing College Skilled Trades, chances are you know Christine Azevedo.

Christine is the Associate Director of Career Services at Herzing in the trades division. She works tirelessly with students to find them jobs after trades training.

Don't know how to put together a professional resume and cover letter? Christine can help you with that.

Not sure where/how to look for jobs in your field? Christine will show you the ropes—and even send out your resume to companies who hire Herzing skilled trades grads.

She'll coach you on how to approach potential employers and how to present yourself during interviews.

Christine is one of Herzing's go-to career specialists. So, when we decided to write a post on getting hired after trades school, she was the obvious person to talk to.

Here are Christine's top tips for landing your first job or apprenticeship.

[Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/how-to-get-hired-after-trades-training-expert-tips)

## [Considering Electrician Courses? Test Yourself on These Top Myths](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/considering-electrician-courses-test-yourself-on-these-top-myths)

[![Yellow traffic sign warning of a reality check ahead](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/electrical-myths-PAT-1.jpeg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/considering-electrician-courses-test-yourself-on-these-top-myths)

 Dec 29, 2021, 2:04:10 PM

*Updated December 2025*

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?

[Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/considering-electrician-courses-test-yourself-on-these-top-myths)

## [How to Choose a Good Construction Management Program](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/how-to-choose-a-good-construction-management-program)

[![construction management](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/iStock-476011293.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/how-to-choose-a-good-construction-management-program)

 Dec 1, 2021, 10:50:45 AM

*Updated December 2025*

So you’re interested in planning, coordinating, and overseeing building projects? We’ve got some good news: Now is the perfect time to begin a construction management career.

The Government of Canada Job Bank says construction managers have a [solid outlook](https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/outlook-occupation/24325/ca) through 2028, with good growth estimated in many areas of the country.

With the right training, you can be ready to take advantage of that demand.

But there are so many construction management programs to choose from, at both the university and college levels. How can you find the best fit? What should you look for when comparing options?

Here are four things to consider.

[Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/how-to-choose-a-good-construction-management-program)

## [5 Steps to Become a Network Cabling Specialist](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/5-steps-to-become-a-network-cabling-specialist)

[![network cabling specialist](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/iStock-1069566058.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/5-steps-to-become-a-network-cabling-specialist)

 Nov 25, 2021, 2:45:04 PM

*Updated December 2025*

When we pick up our phones, power up our computers, or turn on our TVs, we usually just expect that they will connect to a network that lets them share information. But without the efforts of network cabling specialists, none of that would be possible.

Network cabling specialists are the skilled pros who set up and maintain the structured cabling systems that allow for the transmission of video, voice, and data.

Interested in a career in this field? Wondering what it takes to become a network cabling specialist?

Here are five steps you can take to get started.

 

[Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades/5-steps-to-become-a-network-cabling-specialist)

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