Ignite Passion for Skilled Trades

Inspire the next generation to explore rewarding, hands-on careers with free, ready-to-use resources.

OUR GOALS

The Ultimate Skilled Trades Toolkit  

Unlock the tools you need to engage, educate, and guide students toward in-demand trades careers.

Showcase Real-Life Professionals

Bring careers to life with authentic stories from tradespeople who share their skills and experiences.

Spark Meaningful Career Conversations

Use videos, posters, and activities to start discussions that connect classroom learning to real opportunities.

Guide Students Toward Achievable Career Goals

Equip teachers, parents, and mentors with ready-to-use resources that help students map out future pathways.

ESTABLISH THE PROBLEM

The Future of Skilled Trades is at Stake

Too many students are unaware of the rewarding careers available in the trades. Without the right tools, opportunities are overlooked and pathways remain hidden.

The Skilled Trades Toolkit helps bridge that gap with story-driven media, posters, and interactive activities that spark curiosity, connect classroom learning to real careers, and highlight high-demand opportunities.

Helping

10,000+ Students

Across the US and Canada

WHY CHOOSE US?

Give Students the Career Guidance They Deserve

Join a growing community using the Skilled Trades Toolkit to spark career exploration.

HOW IT WORKS

3 Simple Steps

Step 1:

Create Your Account

Sign up for free access to content and tools.

STEP 2:

Explore the Content

Browse videos, lessons, and activities that highlight real trades careers.

Step 3:

Engage Your Students

Inspire curiosity and career conversations with interactive tools and digital badges.

TESTIMONIALS

What People
Are Saying

By combining hands-on learning, industry insights, and a robust curriculum, we’re sparking curiosity, building confidence, and equipping students with the knowledge needed to pursue careers that align with their passions. Students aren’t just learning about careers—they’re experiencing them in a way that brings their future into focus.

Deb Raeder

Vice President of Programs

ABEC

These videos have been a fantastic resource in providing students with a realistic understanding of the skilled trades and the competencies required to succeed in these fields.

Cebert Adamson

Dean

Mohawk College

We're using Edge Factor in our counselors' offices… The value of Edge Factor for students in Calcasieu Parish, and the CTE department, is extremely valuable. We have to have it!

Tony McCardle

CTE Director

Calcasieu Parish

We’ve been using Edge Factor to learn about different skilled trades, and it’s been a great way to start thinking ahead to high school. The videos are easy to understand and show what people do in their jobs, which helped my son to see how school connects to real careers. It’s sparked interest in hands-on paths we hadn’t considered before. It’s been a simple but meaningful way to explore options together.

Olga Koutsokostas

Homeschool Parent

Watching Edge Factor's films changed my life. They opened my eyes to how manufacturing is impacting the world. Edge Factor's state-of-the-art media is at the heart of my program and I've seen it inspire and engage countless students.

Marlo Loria

CTE Director

Mesa Public Schools

“As a homeschool mom, I’ve appreciated how Edge Factor has helped my high schooler explore different careers. The videos are engaging and show real people using real skills on the job, which sparked some great conversations at home. It’s helped make career learning more personal and practical.

Nicole Cruz

Homeschool Parent

Edge Factor is an exciting initiative that will provide our residents with access to explore and connect to essential training and career opportunities in skilled trades.

Sandra Easton

Mayor

Town of Lincoln

This platform has become an essential resource for our educators and students, allowing them to explore and share content in classrooms, at events, and in their homes. We particularly value the tools Edge Factor has created to promote the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), and careers in the skilled trades.

Dave Eelkema

OYAP Recruiter

Grand Erie District School Board

Through our partnership with Edge Factor, we’ve created inspiring content that helps students and job-seekers explore careers and build in-demand skills. Together, we’re helping people unlock their potential and imagine brighter futures.

Kate O’Neil

Vice President

Skills Council of Canada

The multimedia content created by Edge Factor, including local stories that feature Indigenous individuals and women in trades, has been invaluable. This content highlights real-life success stories of graduates and professionals in skilled trades, fostering greater interest and engagement among our students.

Alex Harris

OYAP/SHSM/SCWI

Renfrew County District School Board

Skills Ontario is proud to stand beside Edge Factor as Premium Partners. Our teams have worked closely together on sustainable projects that live on and on, continuing to inspire audiences to get involved and launch training and career pathways into the trades, and we have experienced success after success.

Ian Howcroft

CEO

Skills Ontario

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