There has never been a better time to join the skilled trades. Together, we are building a world-class workforce in British Columbia and developing rewarding careers.
Skilled Trades Certification aims to raise the profile of trades training in B.C., starting with the implementation of the first seven trades.
Top Trades in demand
Top Trades in demand
Carpenter
Skills
Hairstylist
Skills
Professional Cook 1
Skills
Plumber
Skills
Painter and Decorator
Skills
Welder
Skills
Baker
Skills
Creating Equitable
Access to the trades
Creating Equitable
Access to the trades
We work closely with Indigenous communities and training providers to make trades training accessible to rural and urban communities.
We are helping to get more women and underrepresented groups in the trades, by telling their story and supporting key programs.
Our Youth Trade Programs allow students to get started in a trade while they’re still in high school.
What's NEW
What's NEW
Skilled Trades Certification Fall Updates
Happy Apprenticeship Recognition Month! We want to thank and acknowledge all apprentices and businesses for their hard work and valuable contributions to B.C.’s economy, industries and communities.
Apprenticeship Recognition Month 2023
The government of B.C. has proclaimed November as Apprenticeship Recognition Month – an opportunity to appreciate, thank and acknowledge the critical contribution apprentices make to the province’s communities, industries and economy.
Record Number of Apprentices Participate in Skilled Trades in B.C. Last Year
More than 41,000 registered apprentices in over 100 trades worked towards certification to help fill the 83,000 additional jobs anticipated in the skilled trades in the next decade.