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Protected: Building Confidence in the Trades: Jason’s Experience with STEP

March 20, 2026/in Job Seekers, Success Stories, Testimonials

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#TradesTalkWithDavidCroteau
Do you want to create an action plan to build your trades career?
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⏰1pm - 3pm
📍WorkBC Salmon Arm
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⏰10:30am - 11:30am
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✨Everything STEP can do to get you job-ready!
See you there!
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Do you want to create an action plan to build your trades career?
Join STEP REPS David to talk all things #SkilledTrades this month.
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