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Spotlight: University degree? Or a career in the trades? Which is better in 2026?

Cross Country Checkup from CBC Radio by CBC

May 4, 202600:20:08News & Politics

This is the abbreviated version of Checkup's call-in where we ask whether a career in the trades, or a university degree is the way to go in 2026. The federal government wants to hire 100-thousand trades workers. Want so...

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Spotlight: University degree? Or a career in the trades? Which is better in 2026? is an episode from Cross Country Checkup from CBC Radio by CBC. This is the abbreviated version of Checkup's call-in where we ask whether a career in the trad...

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Published May 4, 2026, 00:20:08 long, audio available.

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This is the abbreviated version of Checkup's call-in where we ask whether a career in the trades, or a university degree is the way to go in 2026. The federal government wants to hire 100-thousand trades workers. Want some advice for the young person in your life? Our experts weigh-in on where the job market of tomorrow is headed.

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