SkilledTradesBC sponsors a number of community service providers, training providers, and Indigenous communities across BC to deliver trades training and employment programs focused to meeting the needs of vulnerable and under-represented groups in trades occupations, including Women, Indigenous people, and other Equity Seeking groups through funds from the Government of Canada and British Columbia. The programs provide a range of individualized and group services and supports, hands-on trades exploration training, entry level (pre-apprenticeship) technical training, industry certification training, mentorship, job coaching and employment placement services.
Below is a brief description of each sponsored program. Please contact the service providers directly to learn more about the programs, the supports and services offered, and eligibility as they may vary between programs.
For more information see Frequently Asked Questions
Indigenous women may be interested in programs offered through our Women in Trades Training programs. Information about those programs can be found here.
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A 23-week program offering 8 weeks of essential skills upgrading and 15 weeks of the Pre-apprenticeship program. Upon successful completion of this program, participants may have the opportunity for employment to continue their apprenticeship. |
Region: Mainland/Southwest - Vancouver Area |
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An introductory program that includes Indigenous Culture components, life skills, essential skills, academic assessment, and industry recognized certifications. Camosun and VIU will provide 12-week trades exploration program, Foundation technical training and employment transition supports including Job Coach & Apprenticeship employment outcomes for high demand trades occupations. |
Region: Vancouver Island - Victoria Region: Vancouver Island - Cowichan, Nanaimo & Powell River |
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ALL ROADS works with eligible individuals to identify interests and to line those up with the Nations employment opportunities, chart an individual path to a career in the trades, supported by education, training and employment/apprenticeship opportunities along the way to trades qualification. |
Region: Province wide |
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This program consists of orientation (introduction to Kitselas, Indigenous cultural competency, safety, apprenticeships, unions, current labour markets), essential skills training, community project, industry certifications and job-readiness training (pre-employment counselling/coaching, professionalization, |
Region: North Coast & Nechako - Terrace and Kitselas First Nation |
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The Careers in Construction Trades program offers Essential Skills upgrading, Introduction to Construction Craft Worker program, Trades Sampler program, Introduction to Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Construction Foundation, Workplace certifications and Life Skills which include pre-employment strategies.
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Region: Thompson Okanagan - Kamloops Website: www.tru.ca/trades Phone: 250-371-5658 |
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This program offers a Pathways to Heavy Mechanics program and a Heavy Mechanics foundation program. Participants will receive Cultural supports, Workplace Certifications and employment assistance, including job readiness skills.
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Region: Cariboo - Williams Lake |
ACCESS Trades Alternate Pathway to Electrical
Construction Foundation of BC All Roads: First Nations Trades Training
Kitselas First Nation - Kitselas Community-Led Apprenticeship Development (KCAD)
Thompson Rivers University Careers in Construction Trades
