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
CEO Shelley Gray named runner-up for BCBusiness 2024 Women of the Year Awards: Leader
We are proud to announce that SkilledTradesBC CEO Shelley Gray has been named the runner-up for the 2024 Women of the Year Awards Leader category.
Success Story: Ethan Lloyd
Ethan Lloyd is living his dream as an apprentice carpenter and aspires to complete his certification and travel the world with his skills.
Fusion Faceoff: A culinary battle between Level 1 Cook students at NLC
This past March, budding chefs at Northern Lights College participated in their version of a cooking competition with two teams going head-to-head for a Fusion Faceoff.