The Trades & Industries Department prides itself on teaching practical life-skill courses. Even if you don't plan on a technical career, these classes can be beneficial to you by teaching how to deal with technical concepts, work with other people, and expressing your creativity through photography/graphics, metalworking, drafting/design, woodworking, leatherworking, and automotive technology. We live in a technological world. No matter what career path you choose, you will have to deal with technology at some point. Your home, car, and computer are examples of technical knowledge you will need to apply or be faced with the prospect of being at the mercy of repair and sales people.